Close+Reading+Journal

=Here are your instructions for the close reading journal.=

You will need to do the following things in the creation and maintenance of your close reading journal: A. Divide the book into manageable sections. B. Annotate the book as you read. (If you purchased the book, write in it. If you don't own it, use sticky notes OR the graphic organizer provided to you. Extra copies can be made[| here].) C. At the end of each section, reflect on your notes and choose two or three you think are most crucial in understanding the book. Write a reflection in your notebook where you briefly describe the things you noted and then discuss why/how you think they are important in understanding the book. 3. Some of the things you should be annotating include particularly beautiful or interesting language, word choices that stand out to you, things that puzzle or intrigue you, literary devices or techniques used by the author, and connections you can make between this book and other things you have read. 4. Try to find a variety of things as you read. Do not rely on the same types of reflections or the same literary techniques time after time. Use the list of AP Literary Terms to help you if you get stuck. If you've lost yours, email me at beckyritenour@gmail.com.
 * 1) Keep all the close reading journal entries for each book in separate sections of a notebook. You can also choose to keep separate notebooks for each book or to type up your journal. Each close reading journal for each book must be distinctly separate from the others, however.
 * 2) The close reading journal should be formatted in this way: