Section 1- Reading Log ( first 5 pages)
Should include the date, title, genre, and reading level of book
Section 2- Mini Lessons (next 10 pages)
Students take notes in this section
Anchor charts are included in this section
Graphic Organizers
Section 3- Genre Study ( next 6 to 10 pages)
This section also includes vocabulary development and text features
Section 4- My Thinking ( everything else)
Students write in response to their reading here
MAP Stems are completed in this section
Section 5- Running Record ( last 15 pages)
Accuracy should be recorded in this section
Goal Setting also takes place here
Types of Responses
Strategy responses- students practice a strategy that has been taught in a mini-lesson with their independent book
MAP stem responses- Students use a MAP stem to respond to their independent book
Personal Reflection – Students respond to their book using a question or sentence prompt.