READING JOURNAL
Author’s Name:
THEY SAY…
In this column, you may:
1. Summarize or paraphrase the
important points of the author(s)
2. Quote the author(s) when the quote is
particularly interesting or important to
you
3. Indicate who is the “they say” to which
this author is responding
Article Title:
I SAY…
In this column, respond to the author(s) by:
1. Reacting to the author with your own
opinion/experience
2. Writing about why you think the
author’s idea or example is important
3. Explaining what you think the author
means or intends to say
4. Asking a question about what you read