character journal responses: In the voice of Samuel
Chapter 2- Broken Plate
Today I accidently broke a plate while I was clearing the table after dinner. Master Hackler was so mad at me and I could just tell that Lilly was going to be giving me an earfull. Shes always telling me how I need to be more careful. When it first happened, I wasn't sure what my punishment was going to be. I was hoping I would not get a beating...thats for sure!! I am sure glad Lilly helped me pick up all of that glass even though I know she is disappointed in me! Miz Catherine's words are always so hateful, makes me wonder what she has in this world that makes her so angry. |
Chapter 16- Widow Taylor
Today I met a lady named Miz Taylor. Her husband died so that makes her a widow. The cellar that me and Harrison slept in last night belongs to her. She explained that her husband died but he wanted her to continue helping us black people escape from slavery. Seems like her husband was a real good guy and she seems so sad that he is gone. As I write this I can hear poor Miz Taylor crying herself to sleep. The sound makes me so sad that I could cry myself. I wish there was something I could do to make her feel better but I wouldnt want to go causin any problems so for now I will be thankful that she is keeping us safe. |
These are examples of two different character response journals. Students who do character response journals are asked to put themsleves in the shoes of the character they choose. It gives them the opportunity to feel how the character is feeling at different times in the story.