Guided Comprehension: Making Connections Using a Double-Entry Journal

I have not had the chance to apply this lesson, but I do like the way the lesson was broken down into simple enough sections so students will not be over whelmed. I really thought it was good how the lesson plan explained the strategy and importance of making a connection with your students. Being able to understand the text-to-self, text-to-text, and text-to-world is a good way for student to really understand the information that they need to retain. This is a lesson plan that will use for my students and I think it will be very productive as well.

This lesson seems like a lot of fun. There are many different options for the students to learn and that is great because not every student learns the same way. The double-entry journal is a great idea. I think students like to somehow relate themselves to what they are reading. I know I learn better myself when I put myself in the situation. My favorite part of this lesson is the student-facilitated comprehension center. This seems like a fun way to get the students engaged and I like how you gave so many different options for them to choose which way is best for them.

This article contained some creative ideas which can be implemented in class. After completing the lesson plan by placing students in small groups, they were able to make valid connection with the text given. They express their reactions clearly when using the Double-Entry Journal. Most of my students made similar reactions and connected well with their reading and vocabulary strategies. They were also able to comprehend the text by using the three literacy strategies. I also enjoyed how the lesson plan gave a daily step by step direction on how to build students vocabulary and reading skills, through the usage of a Double-Entry Journal. The Double- Entry Journal technique is an excellent strategy for students to learn. Students may use their own interpretation to make a connection using any of the three literacy strategies. What I also found helpful was using a Rubric for journal responses as well. It is a visual tool for students to utilize, connect, comprehend, learn new vocabulary and make substantial responses about their text. It also guides students toward excellence

I really enjoyed the lesson on making connections and using double-entry journals. I am a special education teacher and I have several students that need help in communication arts. This lesson plan could absolutely be adapted to use with my students. I liked the posters breaking down the text-to-text connection, text-to-self connection, and text-to-world connection. I thought they explained what each connection meant and could be easily understood by any student on any level. I thought the lesson plan clearly demonstrated each strategy and was an excellent way to break down books or material the students were reading. I also loved the way the lesson plan used small groups and that the groups were designed to be teacher and student led. I am looking forward to using this lesson plan in my classroom.

I think this lesson plan is a relatively good lesson plan. It appears to use a variety of teaching methods for a variety of learners. I like how it is spread out and appears to explain thing well before moving on to another skill or method. I would use this lesson plan in my class with a few modifications since my students are younger.

I think this lesson plan will help students understand the three types of connections and apply the comprehension strategy to make connections. This lesson plan is supposed to last at least three days and help students learn these strategies in groups and independently. On Day 1, the teacher explains the three types of connections: text-to-text connection, text-to-self connection, and text-to-world connection. The second day is to pick up and finish the lesson, while the third day is reflecting. I think these steps will help the students understand the information better. I think the third day’s reflection will tell the teacher how well the lesson worked for the students.

I like the double entry journal. This organizer will help the students learn about connections to the text and how to find connections. I like that the lesson plan includes modeling, guiding, individual and small group practice, and whole group reflection. I also like that part of the lesson was student led. I believe this assists students to understand the strategy better by having a peer explaining the strategy in their own words. I will use this lesson plan because making connections is a very important reading skill.