This week’s assignment requires that you prepare a reading journal. The reading for the journal is Naguth Mahfouz's "The Lawsuit." In preparing your reading journal, you will be asked to write some responses, summaries, and a précis. Be mindful that the reading journal is in five (5) parts.
While you are reading
1.Journal Your First Impressions:
◦gather your thoughts to pull together what seems most significant◦include any questions the story may have raised in your mind
2.Keep a Running Commentary: as you read, jot down all of your
◦observations.◦queries.◦comments.
After you have completed your reading:
3.Journal Your Personal Response: ◦a personal response, focusing on your personal connection to this story
4.Write a précis:
◦include only the essential details that will help you recall information and important details for examinations or for crafting a critical literary analysis
5.Journal Summary: ◦a summary of the important issues and responses you uncovered while journaling
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To prepare your reading journal for Naguib Mahfouz's "The Lawsuit," follow these steps for each of the five parts:
1. Journal Your First Impressions:
a. Begin by reading the story and taking note of your initial thoughts and feelings.
b. Consider what stood out to you the most and what seemed significant or impactful.
c. Write down any questions that the story raised in your mind to explore further.
2. Keep a Running Commentary:
a. As you read the story, keep track of your observations, queries, and comments.
b. Jot down any thoughts or ideas that come to mind while reading.
c. This will help you to engage actively with the text and record your immediate reactions.
After you have completed your reading:
3. Journal Your Personal Response:
a. Reflect on your personal connection to the story and write a response focusing on how it resonated with you.
b. Consider themes, characters, or plot elements that struck a chord or evoked emotions.
c. Explain why and how the story impacted you on a personal level.
4. Write a Précis:
a. A précis is a concise summary that captures the essential details of the story.
b. Identify the main ideas, plot progression, and key characters.
c. Exclude unnecessary details while capturing the crucial elements for future reference or analysis.
5. Journal Summary:
a. Summarize the significant issues, themes, and your responses that surfaced while journaling.
b. Discuss the ideas or aspects of the story that had the most impact on you.
c. Reflect on the connections you made and offer a concise overview of your findings.
Remember to take your time while reading and reflecting on the story. The reading journal is an opportunity to deepen your understanding, explore personal connections, and capture important insights for future use.