english california

READING/RESPONSE JOURNAL

Name:

Title of Article:

In a short paragraph, summarize the main point of the article. (Be sure to use a variety of different sentence types.):

Identify 2-3 sentences from the reading that you think are most important:

1.)

2.)

3.)

Write a paraphrase of one of these sentences:

Choose 4 new vocabulary words from the reading:

1.) 2.)

3.) 4.)

Write down two discussion questions you have about the reading: (Why might…/ Why should…/Why can…./ How might…/How should… How can…/ Who should…/ What can…. / etc.)

Write down at least one connection from your own experiences, observations or prior readings that relate to this reading.

What other annotations/ notes did you make of the reading?