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Printable reading response worksheet

Respond to any book or chapter.

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How to make a reading response worksheet

  1. 1

    Change the title, and add a name or subtitle if you like.

  2. 2

    Choose A4 or US Letter, and portrait or landscape.

  3. 3

    Pick a colour, and switch on “Fillable PDF” if you want to type into it.

  4. 4

    Download the PDF and print it at 100% scale.

About this reading response worksheet

Reading response sheets turn independent reading into active reading. After each chapter or session, readers summarise what happened, make a connection (to themselves, another book or the world), ask a question, predict what comes next and note new words.

Because it works with any book, it’s ideal for reading groups, home reading and library time.

What’s on the page

  • A header with name, date.
  • Spaces for book, chapters / pages read.
  • Labelled boxes for What happened? (summary).
  • Labelled boxes for This reminds me of…, I wonder…, I predict…, New words and their meanings.
  • Labelled boxes for My opinion so far.

Tips

  • Model one response with the class read-aloud first.
  • Questions can be “I wonder why…” as well as things to look up.
  • Check predictions against what actually happens next time.

Made to fit, then printed

Everything on this reading response worksheet can be changed before you print: the title, the colour, the paper size and orientation. The page is drawn on your device and nothing is uploaded. Find more printables.

Frequently asked questions

How often should students fill this in?

Once a week works for home reading; daily works well during a class novel study.

Can I fill in the reading response worksheet on my phone or tablet?

Yes. Switch on “Fillable PDF” before downloading and the PDF gets typing boxes and tick boxes you can use in most PDF apps. Or print it and use a pen.

What paper size should I print on?

Choose A4 or US Letter before downloading, and print at 100% or “Actual size”. Portrait and landscape layouts are both available.

Will it print well in black and white?

Yes. The layout uses light fills and clear lines that print cleanly in grey. Choose the “Grey” colour to save colour ink entirely.

Can I remove the atifo.app line at the bottom?

Yes. Switch off “Show atifo.app credit” in the Look section and the PDF has no branding at all.

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