Reading Journals for Tattoos on the Heart
For this novel, you will write a typed 1-1.5 page reading journal that consists of three distinct parts. Please label each part clearly and make sure to indicate which chapter you're writing on.
1. Write a brief summary of the Tattoos on the Heart.
Identify the key characters and summarize what happens. This section should be no longer than one paragraph and should synthesize the central message of the chapter in your own words. There is no need to list every single character and event. Choose the characters and events that demonstrate the main lesson.
2. Choose ONE of the following two options:
a. ?Option 1:?Choose a quote?from the chapter that you find interesting, important, controversial, or otherwise significant. Provide the context for the quote: say who/what the quote refers to, and cite the page number. Finally, respond to the quote?in a thoughtful paragraph or two that
explains what you think it means and why you chose to write about it.
b. ?Option 2:?Choose an idea, symbol, event, or key word?that you think is important to the chapter, and explain why. In a thoughtful paragraph or two, discuss the significance?of this element and say why you think Boyle chose to include it.