Template for Active/Critical Reading Notes
(Complete for 8 separate assigned readings throughout the semester)
Title of the reading:
Author(s):
Date assigned:
Important Points:
list what you find to be the most important points contained in this reading. Write them in your own words. Paraphrase and summarize properly. Don’t list every single concept presented in the reading; focus on the “significant” points, that is, the ones you find to be most important and/or interesting.
Quotes:
copy out at least 3 of your “favorite” quotes. Include page numbers.
Questions: write 3-5 significant questions *of your own* that come up for you as you read the text. You’ll want to ask a range of questions, including ones seeking the clarification of important points, ones exploring connections with other readings/topics, etc.
Reflections:
write out your own thoughts, reactions, and reflections to the topics and ideas contained in this reading. Strive for a minimum of 250 words.