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Type of Literacy Strategy:
Reading Comprehension (during reading, post-reading) & Writing (informal writing)
Reading Level:
All Secondary Reading Levels; Based on how the Double Entry Journal is used in the class, students at lower reading levels or ELs might have an easier time if the teacher helps them come up with first column entries and then if comfortable, student could pair to write in the 2nd column or give students multiple changes to add to the second column (like after having shared with a partner or shared to the class so they can write any other connections they think of after working with their peers).
Prep Time:
2-5 minutes to download guide and select text.
Double Entry Journals in Use -
- In the first column, students choose a quote, event, or situation from the text that they can write about/related to.
- In the second column, students should write their thoughts or reaction to the first column event.
- Try to challenge students to make connects with themselves, their other texts, and the world.
How to Fit into a Social Studies Classroom:
Double entry journals are great for students relating to a text. They can choose, or the teacher can choose items for the first column and then students have the ability to use their critical thinking skills to relate to the events or items. This helps them create a personal connection to the content which can cement topics or ideas that they might have cared less about or not connected to at all without the double entry.
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