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READING RESPONSE JOURNAL

One reason avid readers are drawn to literature is what it does for them on a personal level. They are intrigued with how it triggers their imaginations, what it make them ponder, and how it makes them see and shape themselves. The purpose of this journal is to record your thoughts, ideas, observations, and questions as they read the book.

RESPONSE STATEMENTS:

1. Write your feelings about what you read.

2. Write how you feel about a character.

3. Write what you think a character is like, compare characters, compare a character with yourself.

4. Make a prediction.

5. Compare to another story or event.

6. Illustrate a favorite scene.

7. Write about what you liked or disliked; always explain why.

8. Write about what you wish would happen.

9. Tell about something you feel the author should have included in the story.

10. Give your opinion of the illustrations.

11. How did you feel as you read? What do you notice about how you read?

12. Write any questions you have after reading.