Four Column Journal: Q.A.P. (Question, Answer, Predication) Please print this slide show, follow the directions, and staple it to your reading response.

What it Does This type of four column journal allows the reader to become involved in developments in the plot or text. This is done through analyzing key passages, asking questions, answering them, and making predictions of future plot developments.

Cite Cite an important passage from the text (author’s last name and page number) Question Ask a question in relation to the cited passage Answer After thought- fully reflecting on the question, provide a plot based answer Predict Make a plot based prediction based on the cited passage

Guidelines An entry is complete only when all four columns are completed and numbered All columns, except the citation and question columns, must have entries of ten words or more Must be neatly written or word processed or no credit is earned

How to Grade a Four Column Journal Click on Shakespeare for a Student Example of a Four Column Journal: QAP

Grading Scale Number of 4 Columns 3 Columns or Entries Correct Less Correct 10 10 Points 7.5 Points 8 12.5 Points 9.5 Points 6 16.5 Points 12.5 Points 5 20 Points 15 Points 4 25 Points 19 Points Write a two sentence evaluation, stating what you did well and what you could do better or differently next time according to the standards of comprehension, analysis, and evaluation for what you read.

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