Summer Reading Response for All Rising Sixth Graders
DOUBLE ENTRY READING JOURNAL
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
The Red Badge of Courage
Welcome to the 2015 Summer Reading Program. We are excited to invite you to spend
time exploring a world of new experiences through reading. Listed below you will find
the assignment requirements for the Middle School Summer Reading Program.
Note to Parents:
You play an important role in the summer reading process. We encourage you to read
the book with your child and initiate discussion about the book and the assignment.
The purpose of a double entry reading log is to help you understand and analyze what
you read. As you read, note in excerpts that strike you in some way, perhaps something
you question or don’t understand or something you agree or disagree with. Once you
have noted that part, react to it, reflect upon it, question it, or think about how it is related
to other parts of what you’re reading or to something outside the text. The two sides of
the double-entry reading log should be a dialogue between you and the reading.
You submit your assignment to your English teacher on August 17, 2015. Your English
teacher will record a grade for this assignment. Please include your name, date and
subject on your document.
Directions:
1. Create a table with two columns.
2. At the top, type the date, the title/chapter of the book, and the author.
3. In the left column, write a quote from the reading. Include the page number.
4. Then in the right column, write your reaction to that entry.
5. At least twenty complete entries are expected.
6. Use complete sentences with correct grammar and punctuation.
The following are ideas to help you begin. Not all areas need to be addressed.
READING NOTES
1. Quote directly from the reading:
words, phrases, or sentences that for
you clearly suggest meaning or that
you simply like.
2. Write down anything you find
challenging or different: any image.
3. Write down any parts you don’t
understand or parts you have questions
or problems with.
4. List words whose meanings you don’t
know for sure.
5. If you need to, draw pictures or
diagrams to help you understand the
reading.
REFLECTION NOTES
1. Comment on a direct quote. Explain
why you found it significant or
enjoyable. Or paraphrase it.
2. Explain why you found something
challenging or different. Analyze it.
3. Try to explore anything that confuses
you or gives you trouble. Write your
questions(s). You don’t have to answer
the questions, just try to figure out
what the questions are. Or, challenge
the point being made: argue.
4. Consult a dictionary and write down
definitions of words you don’t know.
5. Explain your drawings to achieve
further understanding of the reading.
6. Any closing comments about your
reactions to the reading as a whole.
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Summer Reading Response for All Rising Seventh Graders
DOUBLE ENTRY READING JOURNAL
The Witch of Blackbird Pond
The Three Musketeers
Welcome to the 2015 Summer Reading Program. We are excited to invite you to spend
time exploring a world of new experiences through reading. Listed below you will find
the assignment requirements for the Middle School Summer Reading Program.
Note to Parents:
You play an important role in the summer reading process. We encourage you to read
the book with your child and initiate discussion about the book and the assignment.
The purpose of a double entry reading log is to help you understand and analyze what
you read. As you read, note in excerpts that strike you in some way, perhaps something
you question or don’t understand or something you agree or disagree with. Once you
have noted that part, react to it, reflect upon it, question it, or think about how it is related
to other parts of what you’re reading or to something outside the text. The two sides of
the double-entry reading log should be a dialogue between you and the reading.
You submit your assignment to your English teacher on August 17, 2015. Your English
teacher will record a grade for this assignment. Please include your name, date and
subject on your document.
Directions:
7. Create a table with two columns.
8. At the top, type the date, the title/chapter of the book, and the author.
9. In the left column, write a quote from the reading. Include the page number.
10. Then in the right column, write your reaction to that entry.
11. At least twenty complete entries are expected.
12. Use complete sentences with correct grammar and punctuation.
The following are ideas to help you begin. Not all areas need to be addressed.
READING NOTES
6. Quote directly from the reading:
words, phrases, or sentences that for
you clearly suggest meaning or that
you simply like.
7. Write down anything you find
challenging or different: any image.
8. Write down any parts you don’t
understand or parts you have questions
or problems with.
9. List words whose meanings you don’t
know for sure.
10. If you need to, draw pictures or
diagrams to help you understand the
reading.
REFLECTION NOTES
7. Comment on a direct quote. Explain
why you found it significant or
enjoyable. Or paraphrase it.
8. Explain why you found something
challenging or different. Analyze it.
9. Try to explore anything that confuses
you or gives you trouble. Write your
questions(s). You don’t have to answer
the questions, just try to figure out
what the questions are. Or, challenge
the point being made: argue.
10. Consult a dictionary and write down
definitions of words you don’t know.
11. Explain your drawings to achieve
further understanding of the reading.
12. Any closing comments about your
reactions to the reading as a whole.
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Summer Reading Response for All Rising Eighth Graders
DOUBLE ENTRY READING JOURNAL
The Magician’s Nephew
Destination Moon
Welcome to the 2015 Summer Reading Program. We are excited to invite you to spend
time exploring a world of new experiences through reading. Listed below you will find
the assignment requirements for the Middle School Summer Reading Program.
Note to Parents:
You play an important role in the summer reading process. We encourage you to read
the book with your child and initiate discussion about the book and the assignment.
The purpose of a double entry reading log is to help you understand and analyze what
you read. As you read, note in excerpts that strike you in some way, perhaps something
you question or don’t understand or something you agree or disagree with. Once you
have noted that part, react to it, reflect upon it, question it, or think about how it is related
to other parts of what you’re reading or to something outside the text. The two sides of
the double-entry reading log should be a dialogue between you and the reading.
You submit your assignment to your English teacher on August 17, 2015. Your English
teacher will record a grade for this assignment. Please include your name, date and
subject on your document.
Directions:
13. Create a table with two columns.
14. At the top, type the date, the title/chapter of the book, and the author.
15. In the left column, write a quote from the reading. Include the page number.
16. Then in the right column, write your reaction to that entry.
17. At least twenty complete entries are expected.
18. Use complete sentences with correct grammar and punctuation.
The following are ideas to help you begin. Not all areas need to be addressed.
READING NOTES
11. Quote directly from the reading:
words, phrases, or sentences that for
you clearly suggest meaning or that
you simply like.
12. Write down anything you find
challenging or different: any image.
13. Write down any parts you don’t
understand or parts you have questions
or problems with.
14. List words whose meanings you don’t
know for sure.
15. If you need to, draw pictures or
diagrams to help you understand the
reading.
REFLECTION NOTES
13. Comment on a direct quote. Explain
why you found it significant or
enjoyable. Or paraphrase it.
14. Explain why you found something
challenging or different. Analyze it.
15. Try to explore anything that confuses
you or gives you trouble. Write your
questions(s). You don’t have to answer
the questions, just try to figure out
what the questions are. Or, challenge
the point being made: argue.
16. Consult a dictionary and write down
definitions of words you don’t know.
17. Explain your drawings to achieve
further understanding of the reading.
18. Any closing comments about your
reactions to the reading as a whole.
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SAMPLE
Summer Reading Rubric
NAME _________________________________________ GRADE_________________
Exceeds
Expectations
5 (100 A)
Work is of exceptional quality. Student completes
assignment thoroughly with obvious effort and reflection.
When applicable, uses compelling quotations and textual
evidence. Student proofreads work for spelling, grammar,
mechanical errors. Conforms to MLA guidelines (if
applicable)
Meets
Expectations
4 (90 A)
Work is of good quality. Complete but may lack the
insight, depth, or thoroughness of an “exceeds”
assignment. Uses adequate quotations and textual
evidence. Proofreads work for spelling, grammar,
mechanical errors. Conforms to MLA guidelines (if
applicable)
Partially Meets
Expectations
3 (80 B)
Work partially meets the expectations. A couple of
responses are incorrect and/or missing. Attempts to use
textual evidence. A couple of errors in spelling, grammar,
and/or mechanics. Attempts to conform to MLA
guidelines (if applicable)
Does not Meet
Expectations
2 (70 D)
Work does not meet the expectations. A few responses are
incorrect and/or missing. Does not use textual evidence.
Few errors in spelling, grammar, and mechanics. Little
attempt to conform to MLA guidelines (if applicable)
Unsatisfactory
1 (50 F)
Work fails to meet the expectations. Several responses are
incorrect and/or missing. Student has put little effort into
the assignment. Several errors in spelling, grammar, and
mechanics.
There is no attempt to conform to MLA guidelines (if
applicable)
Unacceptable
0 (0 F)
Fails to turn in assignment or plagiarizes the assignment
-Any evidence of plagiarism will result in a grade of ZERO for this assignment.
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