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DIALECTICAL JOURNAL

DIALECTICAL JOURNAL. di•a•lec•tic (n) 1. The art or practice of arriving at the truth by the exchange of logical arguments. DIALECTICAL JOURNAL. Discover the “KEY” to the text In everything we read, the author attempts to reach a TRUTH or convey a certain meaning

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DIALECTICAL JOURNAL

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  1. DIALECTICAL JOURNAL di•a•lec•tic (n) 1. The art or practice of arriving at the truth by the exchange of logical arguments.

  2. DIALECTICAL JOURNAL • Discover the “KEY” to the text • In everything we read, the author attempts to reach a TRUTH or convey a certain meaning • Our goal when we read is to arrive at that TRUTH • However, often times upon reading something for the first time, we have a lot of questions. It is these questions, that when discussed, help us to figure out the meaning/truth of what we are reading.

  3. Preparing for your Lit. Circle Meeting • For every Lit circle meeting, you must come prepared with something insightful about the book to talk about. • You will prepare a Dialectical Journal, a “DJ” for short

  4. Don’t Let Your Group Down • Before each meeting you will do a DJ for the pages you read (written on chart in Lit Circle binder and in your planner) and bring it (and the book) to each Lit. Circle mtg. • Each DJ is worth 25 points. If you haven’t read, you can’t do a DJ, so it is very important to stay on top of reading.

  5. What does a DJ look like? • It is a 2-column chart:

  6. What does a DJ look like? • The LEFT side is where you copy the text in CD format. • Transition, contextual lead-in, “quote” (citation).

  7. What does a DJ look like? • The RIGHT side is where you put your thoughts, reactions, and analysis. • You can write when you are confused, think of a prediction, can connect or relate to the story/character, if you find symbolism…

  8. What does a DJ look like? • This is the side you will think of first… the parts that make you go “hmmmm,”“ahhhhh,”“huhhh?” or “ewww” … you get the idea? • You may want to mark these parts of the book with stickies so the DJ won’t slow your reading so much.

  9. Examples of DJ entries • Were you confused when you read? Write your question and try to explain it. (I.e attempt to answer it on your own without asking the teacher.) Copy the part of the text that confused you. (CD format w/quote!)

  10. Examples of DJ entries • Could you connect/relate to the story, or did it remind you of another story/movie/novel? Copy the part of the text that you related to. (CD format w/quote!) Explain what that connection is for you.

  11. Examples of DJ entries • Were you able to predict the ending or other events in the story?(Foreshadowing) Copy the part of the text that made you think of a possible outcome. (CD format w/quote!) Explain your prediction and why you believe that will happen. *Limit one per DJ

  12. Examples of DJ entries • Were you able to analyze a character or event? Explain what you were able to infer and what insight it gave to into the event or character. Copy the part of the text you analyzed. (CD format w/quote!)

  13. Examples of DJ entries • Were you able to pick out any symbolism in the story that led you to understand a character or an event better? Copy the part of the text with the symbol. (CD format w/quote!) Explain the symbolism and what insight it gave to into the event or character.

  14. Technicalities you must know • At minimum, find 5 quotes to respond to. • (That really means do 7) • Find sentences in the book that catch your attention • Make sure they are something you can write a few sentences responding to it

  15. Technicalities you must know • At minimum, find 5 quotes to respond to. • (That really means do 7) • Find sentences in the book that catch your attention • Make sure they are something you can write a few sentences responding to it • For each CD, write at least 3 sentences responding to it • Be insightful—avoid short or simplistic sentences • Sentences should connect/relate to each other in some way (not sound like a list)

  16. Technicalities you must know • Must be complete sentences • Spelling and grammar count • Write neatly

  17. REVIEW • The LEFT side is where you copy the text in CD format. • Transition, contextual lead-in, “quote” (citation). • At least 5 CDs • The RIGHT side is where you put your thoughts, reactions, and analysis. • Types of responses: confused (questions), predictions (foreshadowing), connections to the story/character, symbolism • 3+ related sentences for each CD

  18. What if I’m absent for a Lit. Circle meeting? • You will miss out on the group discussion but you are still responsible for completing a DJ • You know all the meeting dates in advance and you know you will have a DJ for each meeting, so THERE ARENO EXCUSES for not knowing • Turn your DJ into your group binder the day you return to class

  19. DJ: Why? (just in case you forgot) • Dialectical Journals are a way to help you arrive at the truth/meaning of a piece of literature • Writing Dialectical Journals forces you to ask questions and get responses that will help you to better understand a text, sometimes even without the teacher’s help • You will be sharing your Dialectical Journals with your lit. circle groups starting tomorrow at your first meeting

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