How to write a personal chapter response?

Question

I have to do this for english class and I don't know how to start. I am also wondering do i have to describe the literary devices in the chapter or pick out something that is surprising to me.

Answer 1

A summary is as objective as possible. A personal response is subjective. Together, they show the dialogue between public and personal that underlies much practical writing.

When you summarize what someone else has written, you must condense many thoughts into a few words.

When you have finished reading the article and underlining the key terms, write a sentence that states the main point of the whole article. Use your own words, but do not include any opinions of your own.

In the margin write words that combine the key points that you've underlined. You will be moving from the specific details of the article to more general language in your summary.

Write a paragraph using your own words presenting the main point and the essential information of the article as identified by the words you've put in the margins. Report the ideas in the fewest words possible, and add nothing.

Finally, review your paragraph, looking for more efficient ways of presenting the information you've chosen. Condense the summary further until it is under 100 words.

In a personal response, your opinion is what matters, and the word "I" is welcome.

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Check out this site.  Don't forget to use the next button on the bottom of the page and go to the next chapter until you feel you are ready.

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sample of a personal response essay

http://www.thewritesource.com/models.htm

here are some good pointers on personal essays by grade.

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here is a good site to understand literary devices

I think it is good practice to think about and correctly identify the literary device of the story.  Literary devices are one of the most effective implements that an author possesses to draw a mood more artfully or to persuade more eloquently.

OK, hope this helps you.