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Look for quotes that seem important, powerful, make you think or are confusing. For example, you might record:
 * Choosing Passages from the book: **
 * Passages that remind you of your own life or something you’ve seen before
 * Passage that makes you realize something you hadn’t seen before
 * Passages with confusing language or unfamiliar vocabulary
 * Events you find surprising or confusing
 * Passages that illustrate a particular character or setting

You can respond to the book in a variety of ways. The most important thing to remember is that your observations should be **//specific and detailed//**. You can write as much as you want for each entry. o Raise questions about things not directly stated in the book o Give your personal reactions to the chosen passage o Tell what it reminds you of from your own experiences o Write about what it makes you think or feel o Agree or disagree with words, ideas, or actions of the author or character(s) o Analyze the text for use of literary devices (tone, structure, style, imagery) o Make connections between different characters or events in the book o Make connections to a different book (or film, song, etc…) o Discuss the words, ideas, or actions of the author or character(s) o Consider an event or description from the perspective of a different character o Analyze a passage and its relationship to the story as a whole I really don’t understand this because… I really dislike/like this idea because… I think the author is trying to say that… This passage reminds me of a time in my life when… If I were (name of character) at this point I would… This part doesn’t make sense because… This character reminds me of (name of person) because… || A dialectical journal shows your own thoughts and ideas about the things you read; there is no right or wrong answer. When you write in your journal, you should be as original and creative as you can be. The Sky’s the Limit!
 * How do I Respond to the book? **
 * Basic Responses**
 * Higher Level Responses**
 * ** Sample Sentence Starters: **