22. STOP AND THINK! (Writing, Reading, Feedback, Questioning)
Description: A dialectical journal organizes a student’s thoughts by chunking text and adding critical questions throughout.
Application: Use this activity as a method to focus students’ attention while reading.
Process: Select and divide a reading into smaller sections. At the end of each section, insert one to two thought-provoking questions. Direct the students to read each section and provide written responses to the questions. (Questions provide a scaffold for students.) Ask students to share with partners or whole class if time permits.
Description: A dialectical journal organizes a student’s thoughts by chunking text and adding critical questions throughout.
Application: Use this activity as a method to focus students’ attention while reading.
Process: Select and divide a reading into smaller sections. At the end of each section, insert one to two thought-provoking questions. Direct the students to read each section and provide written responses to the questions. (Questions provide a scaffold for students.) Ask students to share with partners or whole class if time permits.
Reference and/or for more information:
22. Stop and Think!
http://rac.rocklin.k12.ca.us/RIS%20Web%20Pages/Nevins/Assignments/DIALECTICAL%20JOURNAL%20with%20
sampleweb.htm
22. Stop and Think!
http://rac.rocklin.k12.ca.us/RIS%20Web%20Pages/Nevins/Assignments/DIALECTICAL%20JOURNAL%20with%20
sampleweb.htm