Literature Log Response Starters

J I wonder what this means...

J I really don’t understand this part...

J I really like/dislike this idea because...

J This character reminds me of somebody I know because...

J This character reminds me of myself because...

J I think this setting is important because...

J This scene reminds me of a similar scene in (title of book) because...

J I like/dislike this writing because...

J This part is very realistic/unrealistic because...

J I think the relationship between ______and______is interesting because...

J This section makes me think about, because...

J I like/dislike (name of character) because...

J This situation reminds me of a similar situation in my own life. It happened when...

J The character I most admire is ________because...

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

J I began to think of...

J I love the way...

J I can’t believe...

J I wonder why...

J I noticed...

J I think...

J If I were...

J I’m not sure...

J My favorite character is...and why...

J I like the way the author...

J When I don’t know a word I...

J I felt sad when...

J I wish that...

J This made me think of...

J I was surprised...

J It seems like...

J I’m not sure...

J Some of the illustrations...

J The story teaches...

J I began to think of...

J Tell about the story...

J Describe the characters...

J Give your opinion of a character...

J How has the main character changed as the story progressed?

J How has the author drawn you into the story?

J What are some of the hidden meanings you are finding?

J Summarize the chapter.