Independent Reading Log printable pdf download

Salisbury School Independent Reading Log

Independent Reading Log

One of the most important indicators of success in our society

today is the ability to read and interpret what one reads, whether it is

a ballot, a news article, or memos at work. Students need to

understand what they read, and also to connect that reading to other

literary works, themselves, and the world. By extending the ideas that are presented

in the story and by evaluating the author, you learn to think critically. This approach

to summer reading is designed to help you work toward mastering those skills.

In the following pages, you will find a series of prompts designed to

encourage critical thinking about the book you have chosen. Please be sure to

respond to all of the prompts while you are reading the book. Responses should be at

least a paragraph in length, and should demonstrate thought and creativity. This

journal should be handed in to your English teacher in the first week of school. You

will be graded on your effort and diligence with this exercise.

Sample chapter response prompts:

I really like/dislike this idea because...

•

I really don’t understand the part where…

•

This character reminds me of somebody I know because…

•

This character reminds me of myself because…

•

I think this setting is important/interesting because…

•

This scene reminds me of a similar scene in ___________because…

I like/dislike this writing because…

•

This scene is very realistic/unrealistic because…

•

I think the relationship between_____and________is interesting because…

•

This section makes me think about…

•

I like/dislike (character name) because…

•

This situation reminds me of a similar situation in my own life when…

•

If I were (name of character) at this point, I would…

•

I began to think of…

•

I love the way…

•

I can’t believe…

•

I wonder why…

•

I noticed…

•

I think…

•

I’m not sure…

•

My favorite character is…

•

I like the way the author…

•

I felt sad/happy/angry when…

•

I wish that…

•

I was surprised when…

Independent Reading Log

Related Articles

Related forms

Related Categories