reading response journal rubric and expectations
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Journal Due Dates- Blue: Tuesdays Green: Wednesday Red: Thursdays Yellow: Fridays
Reading Response Journal Rubric
Letter Format2
Correct friendly letter format including date, greeting, closing,
and signature.
1Friendly letter format, but
missing one element.
0Not in friendly letter format, or
friendly letter format is incorrect.
Neatness2
Response is written neatly and legibly.
1Response is difficult to
read/understand in some spots due to handwriting
0Response is unable to
read/handwriting hinders understanding
Response to Questions2
All questions are answered with details and explanations.
1Questions are answered
vaguely/Not all questions are answered
0Questions are not answered at
all.
Summary2
Summary picks up from last entry and includes the important
events/information that has been read since then.
1Summary does not pick up from
last entry/Summary does not include important events or is
difficult to understand.
0Summary is not present.
Response to Reading6
Student chooses a response topic from the provided list to
discuss in journal entry. Response is thoughtful and
shows evidence of thoughtful reading.
5-4Student responds to text, but uses simple strategies such as
asking questions or making predictions. The student does
not show evidence about thinking deeply about his/her
reading
3-0Response to text is minimal or
not present at all.
C.U.P.S.= Capitalization, Usage, Punctuation, and Spelling6
There are no errors in any of the above areas.
5-4Errors are very limited
(1-2).
3-1There are several
errors (3-4).
0There are 5 or more
errors.
Reading Response Journal Requirements:
You will be completing a Reading Response Journal every two weeks. The purpose of this journal is to discuss your reading in a written format. Think of it as a reading conference on paper. I want to know about the books you are reading and how you are thinking as a reader. When you write to me, each entry should relate back to the previous one. I will be writing to you as well, so you need to be sure to read my response and answer any questions I may have had for you. However, this is not just a summary of your reading. I want to know what you think about as you read and how you are making sense of the text. This means you may need to take notes as you read using post-its. Here are some things you may want to tell me about in your journal entries:
Fiction Prompts Nonfiction Prompts Interesting vocabulary words you find, what
you think they mean, and why you found them interesting.
What you visualized as you read (this may be a detailed picture, but you will need to include a caption)
Explaining why an event you read about is important
Inferences about characters and events How your thinking or understanding has
changed since the beginning of the story Connections you had while you read (Text
Self, Text World, Text Text) Whether or not you agree with something a
character does or says Something you found confusing, interesting,
exciting, etc. What you wish/hope happens in the story and
why Your opinion of the characters How you felt as you read
What information surprised you? How can you use this information in your life? What information do you question or think
might not be correct? How might you check it out?
What is the most important thing you have learned? Why?
What is the most interesting thing you read? Why?
What techniques does the author use to make this information easy to understand?
What vocabulary words have you learned that are important to the topic? Why are the important?
Create a text feature that you think will help readers better understand the text and explain why you created it.
How your thinking or understanding has changed since the beginning of the book
Connections you had while you read (Text Self, Text World, Text Text)
These are just some of the many different things you can tell me about in your journal. I am not putting a limit on how long your writing should be, but I am expecting it to be something that takes time. Try to work on your journal a little each day in class instead of leaving it until the last minute. I will try to give reminders, but it is ultimately your responsibility to remember. Late journals will lose one letter grade for each day they are late. Journals that are not handed in by the end of the week will be given a ZERO .
I have read and understand the requirements for completing my Reading Response Journal, and know the day that my journal is due. I know failure to complete my journal will significantly impact my reading and writing grade.
Student Signature:______________________________________________________________________