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3rd Grade Reading Reflection Journal
Day/Date / Pages Read: / Summary or Reflection:(3-5 sentences each)
This week’s focus: What was the main idea and supporting details of the chapter or story? -Monday and Tuesday
Write a “Juicy Question” and answer it with evidence- Wednesday and Thursday / New vocabulary word and definition:
Monday
Parent Sign. / In the story ______the main idea was ______
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Tuesday
Parent Sign. / In the story ______the main idea was ______
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Wednesday
Parent Sign. / Juicy Question:
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I know this is true because on page ______it says:
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Thursday
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I know this is true because on page ______it says:
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Sample:
Main Idea:
In the storyThank You, Mr. Falker, the main idea was about Trisha having a hard time learning to read until Mr. Falker came to help her. I know this because Trisha kept going through each grade and had a hard time reading. She was also getting made fun of, but she still kept trying. Finally, Mr. Falker taught her to read.
Juicy Question:
Why did Fern get so upset when the pig was going to be killed?
Answer:
Fern thought it was unfair to kill the pig just because it was a runt. She really likes creatures and does not think it should be killed.
I know this is true because on page2 Fern says, “This is a matter of life and death, and you talk about controlling myself.”
This proves: Fern could not stand the runt getting killed by her father because she ran outside and tried to stop him.
Sample 2:
Juicy Question:
What kind of a character or person is Fern?
Answer:
Fern is a gentle, caring, and kind character who can sometimes be dramatic.
I know this is true because on page4 it says, “Then she opened the lid again, lifted the pig out, and held it against her cheek.”
This proves: Fern is very caring towards animals because she is cuddling the pig. She is also dramatic because she went outside and yelled at her dad to not kill it.
Sample adjectives for character questions are hole-punched and placed in your homework folder.