Independent+Reading

**__Reading Response Journal__**
Use the following format and rubric to write your reading response journals.

Date __ Title of Book __ Author Pages: _ to _ Genre

** Include at least three of the following: **
 * Reactions to pages that you have read
 * Questions that you have while you are reading
 * Something that you did not understand
 * Quotes that strike you and why
 * Predictions that you have
 * Connections to other texts, the world, and/or yourself
 * Things you notice about the character (things that change for the character, new characters introduced, personality traits of character, or character motivations)
 * Things you notice about how the setting changes (Remember setting is not just a time and physical place but the rules that exist in a society)


 * Reading Response Rubric **

Infer meanings, analyze information, and develop valid ideas based on evidence and analysis || __Student does not use at least three reading strategies. She does not use any specific examples to support her opinion. There are no reactions, just a basic summary.__ || Student uses at least three reading strategies. She uses specific examples to support her opinion and shows a basic understanding of the text. || __ Student uses three or more reading strategies. She uses multiple, specific examples to support her opinion and her response contains a strong analysis of the text. ||
 * ** Outcome ** || ** Not Yet ** || ** Meets Standards ** || ** Exceeds Standards ** ||
 * ** Conclude **