"Reading is Thinking"
“Stop and Jot” Strategies
Things to remember:
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write quick notes that deepen your understanding of the text
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note any new or surprising information
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write any questions you have while reading
You can use statements like-
I think…
I wonder…
I learned…
I noticed…
*Please make sure you explain your thinking... how does your "Stop and Jot" help you understand what you are reading?
What did it make you think?
Reading Response Journal Heading
(This heading should be included on every journal entry unless noted differently.)
Title of Book
Author
Date
Throughout the year students will be reading and responding to books in a variety of ways. They will always be given as a homework and put on our weekly schedule.
Nouns
Pronouns
Adjectives
Theme
All stories have a setting, characters and a plot. Authors of fiction use these story elements to reveal a message or theme. A story's theme is usually not stated directly. The reader can determine the theme by looking at the way story characters behave and what they learn.
Some common themes are:
What is the theme in your book?
This site connects to the same site that we use for our science, but they have a reading section too. Just click on student resources and choose New York. Explore the different activities!