Close Reading Reflections: A Journaling, Annotating and and Text Analysis Unit
Reflection Journaling is a low-risk, high-interest annotation strategy.
It’s easy for teachers and fun for students.
When students are simply asked to reflect on a chapter, a character, an article, an issue, or an event, the fear of giving an incorrect answer disappears.
Here’s how it works: Students record thoughts, questions and observations while reading. The teacher can quickly assess the depth of student u