Maintain an annotated reading log as a tool for high-school readiness (CCSS RI.8.1-9; NCTE-3; NCTE-11)
Exercise
Difficulty 2
~12 min
eng.g8.s.ex_02
Reading Log Entry
Prompt
Read a mentor essay excerpt (1-2 pages). Complete the 4-prompt annotation rubric: 1 craft observation + 1 voice observation with representative sentence quoted + 1 structure observation + 1 takeaway for your own writing.
M-8-S-EX-02-A
Interactive
Physical / non-image
Annotated reading log worksheet with mentor passage on left; 4-prompt annotation slots on right; voice-quote slot at center. Print-ready 11x17.
Answer criteria
type
rubric
rubric
4 substantive annotations + 1 quoted sentence for voice = mastery; 3 of 4 = practicing
Hints
- Voice observation needs a QUOTED sentence — pick one that's representative.
- Takeaway should be specific (e.g., 'I'll try Lahiri's mid-sentence pivot') not generic ('great writing').
Misconceptions to watch
- Writes generic observations without specifics.
- Skips the voice quotation.
Used in lessons