Part III - Use of Outside Sources: Pay attention to how the writer uses additional sources. How frequently does the author use additional sources? How authoritative are they? What effect does the writer’s use of sources have on the book? Does the writer use any additional notes? Write a paragraph that comments on this element. Part IV - Personal Response: So, how was it? Did you like it, or not? Why? What did you gain by reading it? How would you praise the book? How would you criticize the book? Do you recommend that we keep it on the book list for the class? Why? Part V - Journal: As you read, keep a dialectical journal. Please label and date journals appropriately. Select one quotation or passage for approximately every 15 pages. Respond to the quotations, focus on the ways in which the author uses language to create an effect. What is it about the language that stands out and makes the passage distinctive? How does the passage reflect the author’s style and reveal larger themes of the work? I expect responses to be developed thoughtfully and intellectually. Responses should be approximately one paragraph in length (approximately 5-6 sentences). For a 300-page book, that is 20 journal entries. The dialectical journals should be constructed in the following manner: Quote Response the quote from the book on the left-hand column with correct MLA citation” (176). “Write Your response and analysis of the quote is on the right side of the paper. Response For the response column, you have several ways to respond to a text and you only need to use one way. Raise questions about the beliefs and values implied in the text Give your personal reactions to the passage Discuss the words, ideas, or actions of the author or a character Tell what it reminds you of from your own experiences Write about what it makes you think or feel Argue with or speak to the character or author JOURNAL ENTRIES SHOULD BE ENTERED INTO THE TABLE BELOW
Part III - Use of Outside Sources: Pay attention to how the writer uses additional sources. How frequently does the author use additional sources? How authoritative are they? What effect does the writer’s use of sources have on the book? Does the writer use any additional notes? Write a paragraph that comments on this element. Part IV - Personal Response: So, how was it? Did you like it, or not? Why? What did you gain by reading it? How would you praise the book? How would you criticize the book? Do you recommend that we keep it on the book list for the class? Why? Part V - Journal: As you read, keep a dialectical journal. Please label and date journals appropriately. Select one quotation or passage for approximately every 15 pages. Respond to the quotations, focus on the ways in which the author uses language to create an effect. What is it about the language that stands out and makes the passage distinctive? How does the passage reflect the author’s style and reveal larger themes of the work? I expect responses to be developed thoughtfully and intellectually. Responses should be approximately one paragraph in length (approximately 5-6 sentences). For a 300-page book, that is 20 journal entries. The dialectical journals should be constructed in the following manner: Quote Response “Write the quote from the book on the left-hand column with correct MLA citation” (176). Your response and analysis of the quote is on the right side of the paper. Response For the response column, you have several ways to respond to a text and you only need to use one way. Raise questions about the beliefs and values implied in the text Give your personal reactions to the passage Discuss the words, ideas, or actions of the author or a character Tell what it reminds you of from your own experiences Write about what it makes you think or feel Argue with or speak to the character or author JOURNAL ENTRIES SHOULD BE ENTERED INTO THE TABLE BELOW
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