Reading Journals
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Signposts to Notice & Note
Contrasts & Contradictions
When a character’s actions contrast with what you’d expect or contradict earlier behavior, STOP and ask, “Why is the character doing that?”
Aha! Moment
When a character realizes, understands, or figures something out, STOP and ask, “How might this change things?”
Tough Questions
When a character faces a difficult question STOP and ask, “What does this question make me wonder about?"
Words of the Wiser
When a character offers advice, STOP and ask, “What is the life lesson and how might it effect the character?”
Again & Again
When something occurs again and again, STOP and ask, “Why does this keep happening?”
Memory Moment
When a memory interrupts the story, STOP and ask, “Why might this memory be important?"
If you have lost your bookmark, you can print this page.
Signposts to Notice & Note
Contrasts & Contradictions
When a character’s actions contrast with what you’d expect or contradict earlier behavior, STOP and ask, “Why is the character doing that?”
Aha! Moment
When a character realizes, understands, or figures something out, STOP and ask, “How might this change things?”
Tough Questions
When a character faces a difficult question STOP and ask, “What does this question make me wonder about?"
Words of the Wiser
When a character offers advice, STOP and ask, “What is the life lesson and how might it effect the character?”
Again & Again
When something occurs again and again, STOP and ask, “Why does this keep happening?”
Memory Moment
When a memory interrupts the story, STOP and ask, “Why might this memory be important?"