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

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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

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

6. Grading Scale Number of 4 Columns 3 Columns or
Entries Correct Less Correct
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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.

7. Printing Directions
On the tool bar, click on “File,” click on “Print.”
In the “Print” dialogue box, in the lower left corner under “Print What,” click on the drop down arrow and select “Handouts.”
Then, under “Color/Grayscale,” select the best on for your printer.
Next, under “Handouts,” click on “Slides per Page,” and choose “9.”
Lastly, click on “OK,” and the file will print.
Staple Directions to your assignment.