Sophomore I: Independent Reading
INDEPENDENT READING JOURNALS
Directions: For each independent reading journal, you must fulfill
detailed annotations for each category. Follow the directions for each
reading log number. You will write all your reading logs in your
NOTEBOOK. (Reserve 2-4 pages in your notebook for your
independent reading journals).
READING JOURNAL #1: Comprehension Question & Discussion-Evoking
Question
DIRECTIONS: Based on your reading of the book thus far, write ONE
comprehension question and ONE discussion-evoking question that corresponds
with the first 20 pages of your reading. Provide a RESPONSE to each question.
EXAMPLE:
1. Comprehension Question: Who, what, where, when, why, how?
2. My Answer: An answer that can be found in the text (only one answer possible).
1. Discussion-Evoking Question: Why do you think ______ did ______?
What is the significance of _________?
2. My Answer: I think that…..
READING JOURNAL #2: Imagery-Evoking Diction
DIRECTIONS: Record TWO examples of imagery-evoking diction using a quote-weave and
MLA citation. Then, INTERPRET t the effect of this evidence using one of the following
sentence starters.
Example Evidence: When Montag burns books in the beginning of the book, the narrator
describes, “he flicked the igniter and the house jumped up in a gorging fire that burned the
evening sky red and yellow and black” (Bradbury 1).
Example Analysis: The words “red”, “yellow”, and “black” help the reader visualize the colors of
the bright fire that burns against the dark sky.
* Look for imagery-evoking diction.
The words _________ help the reader feel…
The words _________ help the reader smell…
The words _________ help the reader touch…
The words _________ help the reader taste…
The words _________ help the reader hear…
The words _________ help the reader visualize….
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READING JOURNAL #3: Sentence Types & Syntax
DIRECTIONS: Record TWO examples of different sentence types or syntax using MLA and
respond using one of the following effects. Interpret the effect of different sentence types or
syntax.
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Imperative sentences: commands can demonstrate demands or power
Interrogative sentences: questions can reflect curiosity or uncertainty
Parallel structure: PATTERN
- Same verb tense, same to- clauses
- Same parts of speech (noun-noun/ verb-verb)
- Same active voice
READING JOURNAL #4: Figurative Language
DIRECTIONS: Record at TWO examples of simile, metaphor, or personification. Record
the example using MLA and INTEPRET the effect of the figurative language respond using
the following:
Example Evidence: When Montag burns books in the beginning of the book, the narrator
describes, “he flicked the igniter and the house jumped up in a gorging fire that burned the
evening sky red and yellow and black” (Bradbury 1).
Example Analysis:
 The simile is a comparison between ___ and ____, which helps the reader
understand/visualize _______.
 The metaphor is comparison between _____ and ______, which helps the reader
understand/ visualize _____.
 _______ is being personified as ________, which helps the reader understand/ visualize
________.
READING JOURNAL #5: Allusions: biblical, historical, literary, pop cultural, etc.
DIRECTIONS: Record at TWO allusions and identify the types of allusions.
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The narrator references ____________________ which is a ___________________ allusion. The
allusions helps the reader better understand _____________________________________.
READING JOURNAL #6: New Vocabulary:
DIRECTION: Record the definition of TWO new words, the part of speech (noun, verb,
adjective or adverb) and the sentence the word was used in.
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WORD: (NOUN) the definition
Sentence: Use this word in a new sentence.
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READING JOURNAL #7: Essential Thematic Questions
DIRECTIONS: Based on your reading of the book, interpret how the book illustrates
or connects one of the following essential questions. In one paragraph (5-7
sentences), describe in detail how a character, event, or other story element in your
book connects to one of these essential questions. This is a free response.
1. What is a cultural identity?
2. How does one’s cultural experience(s) contribute to an understanding of self?
3. How does the examination of other cultures widen our perspective and/or inform
who we are?
4. In what situations do individuals question authority?
5. What does it mean to “break the cycle”? Why might a character choose to “break
the cycle”?
6. How does one maintain a sense of self if personal values are threatened?
MY READING SCHEDULE FOR ______________________.
NOVEMBER 12TH (WED): Pages ________ to ________
NOVEMBER 17TH (MON): Pages ________ to ________
NOVEMBER 19TH (WED): Pages ________ to ________
NOVEMBER 21ST (FRI): Pages ________ to _________
DECEMBER 1ST (MON): Pages ________ to _________
DECEMBER 3RD (WED): Pages ________ to _________
DECEMBER 5TH (FRI): Pages __________ to _________
DECEMBER 8TH (Mon): Movie Posters Due Today! & Journal Annotations
Collected
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INDEPENDENT BOOK PRESENTATIONS: MOVIE POSTER
Learning Targets:
 I can select a significant excerpt from a text.
 I can annotate a text for SOAPSTone.
 I can annotate a text for select literary devices and
explain the effect of the devices for the reader.
 I can comprehend a literary or non-fiction text for
development of plot.
Objective: Create a movie interpretation of your independent reading book. You
will demonstrate your movie interpretation in the form of a movie poster. The
poster must include the following information either on the front or back of the
poster.
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5)
Genre of film (comedy, drama, sci-fi, romance)
Actors
Setting
Title of the movie (may be different than book title)
Background/synopsis of movie using 5W’s. (This description may be on
the back of the poster and should be 1-2 paragraphs long.)
6) Close-Reading Section: Select an excerpt (minimum two paragraphs or
twenty lines) to put on the back of your poster and share with the class.
Type up this excerpt or write it out on your poster. Then, annotate the left
hand side of the excerpt for SOAPSTone and the right hand side of the
excerpt for imagery-evoking diction, figurative language, sentence types,
allusions, and new vocabulary.
7) Visual components that adds interest to your movie poster.
8) A soundtrack (minimum of THREE songs should be listed and briefly
explained in 2-3 sentences per song on the back of the poster)
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