lst 2nd Name__________________________________________________
___ ___ Divide entries into Title:, Date:, Summary:,
Question: (if assigned), and Reaction:.
___ ___ Complete Table of Contents printout: class entry
titles/page numbers, reading journal page numbers, internet
titles/page numbers, extra credit/page numbers, or your
reaction/page numbers to this Assessment Guide.
___ ___ Expand summaries of lectures, readings, Internet assignments,
question responses, and/or reactions.
___ ___ Introduce and conclude summaries with separate paragraphs;
divide long paragraphs into several.
___ ___ Do not react by summarizing summaries; always react by relating
the content of the past in your summary to events from your own
experience--pull the past into your present; reflect more.
___ ___ Use correct grammar; complete sentences; spell correctly;
paginate; use Benjamin's citation format; do not outline; type
and single space all entries in Times New Roman #10 font.
___ ___ Catch up with lectures, readings, question responses, Internet
assignments, and/or reactions.
___ ___ Use correct folder; do not put blank paper or lecture notes in
your journal; keep all handouts in your folder.
___ ___ Book reviews follow Benjamin's guidance; include an introduction,
body, and conclusion; body consists of book summary, intended
audience, classroom use, personal relevance, and assessment.
___ ___ Take advantage of extra credit assignments; other.
lst Comments and 10% Grade______
2nd Comments and 40% Grade______
Concluding Comments and 50% Grade______ Final Journal Grade______
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