Multiple-Entry Journals

Explanation: A multiple entry journal provides a structure to guide students' reading by promoting focus, concentration, and thought as they read. When multiple entry journals are carefully designed, they can be powerful tools to help students become more proficient in using text material effectively

Two examples of multiple entry journals follow. The first example could be modified for use from elementary through high school in any subject that calls on students to read and make meaning of print material. The second is a high school math example designed to help students think more flexibly and fully about particular computational approaches and their applications. Both examples are tiered. In each instance, the second tier is more demanding and designed for more advanced students. The first tier calls on students to work with grade-level expectations. Additional tiers could be created as necessary. Not that designations like "basic" or "advanced" would not appear on student copies.

I really like the Multiple entry journal idea. These multiple entry journals are easy to follow and handy to use when going back over notes and study material. Multiple entry journals can also be used for any subject. This semester for literacy, We made multiple entry journals for a book we were reading as a class, and I really enjoyed this assignment.