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How to Keep a Reading Journal
Start by writing down your immediate reactions as you read through the book.
- How do your impressions change halfway through the book?
- How do you feel after finishing the book?
- What emotions did the book evoke?
- Are there connections between the book and your own experience?
- Does the book similar in part to another book you've read?
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Upon finishing the book
When you have more questions than answers, ask yourself:
- What are these questions?
- Would you like to direct your questions to a particular character?
- Are they questions that you may be able to answer by reading more about the author's life and works...
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Tips on keeping a book log
A book journal can work well for poetry, plays, and other literature.
Consider reading about the reading experiences of other great writers. You may even compare notes.
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Names Used in the Book
Consider the names in the book, using these questions:
- If you were the author, would you have changed the name of a character or the location of a scene?
- What does the name mean to you?
- What would you name the character instead?
- What...
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A reading log
A reading log is a place to write down your reactions to what you're reading.
Doing this will allow you to gain insight into the theme and plot, will help you understand what you feel about the characters, and deepen your overall enjoyment.
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Characters in the Book
Write about the characters, considering these questions:
- Which character do you like the most? Why?
- Is there a character you dislike? Why?
- Do you think that any of the characters represent real people?
- Do any of the characters repres...
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Taking Notes
- If and an idea from the book makes you stop and think, write it down and elaborate on it
- Copy your favorite quotes and line into your journal. Explain why you wrote them down.
- Write down what you learned from the book.
- Would you recommend t...
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How to make a book your own
Asking a book questions as you read is not enough. You should also attempt to answer the questions with a pencil in hand. When you buy a book, you establish a property right in it. When you write in it, you develop full ownership of it.
Why you should write in your book:
2. Keep a track of your reading progress.
If you're training for a marathon, you usually keep track of how many miles you're accumulating, and how much time you're spending pounding the pavement. If you want to read more, the same type of documentation can help.
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