Writing Folder Mid-Year Self Assessment

Name ______“This Isn’t Kiddy Court” (p. 102): Window Notes Sheet

Directions: As you read, take notes on the facts to use in a summary of the group’s assigned reading selection. After writing the summary, review the reading and record the necessary information in the following windows. Each group member will share their findings, so in order to facilitate a discussion, you should jot down bulleted notes in each section or brainstorm a list of ideas related to the topic. Use this as an opportunity to prepare to write your own commentary (on the reverse of this sheet). Bullet Facts that are Important for Understanding (who, what, where/when, why, the main ideas):

Summarize the Selection in a Few Sentences:

Big Ideas: How does this relate to the My ideas: What were your feelings about the New ideas: A fter your bigger issue of justice? Record any evidence passage? Did it remind you of past experiences, discussion, record interesting or or facts that “stick out” for you—they people, or events in your life? Did it make you significant ideas you heard your might be important, puzzling, curious, or think of anything happening in the news, around group members say. What will unique. school, in other stories or books you have read? you include in your commentary? Commentary: What are the implications of Judge Judy’s position on the issue in Section ____? Discuss the potential effects of this position as well as your opinion and reaction to her position. (100+ words)