Question

Which purpose ia appropriate for a reader's response journal entry.

A. To demonstrate how the theme and plot of a play create meaning.
B. To draw conclusions about a novel's character based on evidence.
C. To analyze symbolism in a short story.
D. To record personal reactions to a poem.

Answer 1

Answer: D. To record personal reactions to a poem.

This is the most appropriate purpose for a reader's response journal entry. In a reader's response journal, the reader should describe what his feelings towards a text are. By analyzing his emotions and reactions, he will gain valuable knowledge about the poem. Moreover, this will allow him to better examine and remember it.

Answer 2

D. To record personal reactions to a poem. Response Journals provide students with an opportunity to write down their personal thoughts, emotions, ideas, questions, reflections, connections, and new learning on what they hear, view, read, write, discuss and think. This helps to create more connection to ideas and help students to remember them.