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Reading Journal By Kamonmada Somthana 6031006007This journal is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirementsfor English reading and writing 1 course of Liberal Arts in English Program, Mae Fah Luang University First semester 2018

Week 1 Title: Parents, Leaders Work to End Hazing at US Colleges. Author: Pete Musto. Source: https://www.voanews.com/a/parents-leaders-work-to-end-hazing-at-us-colleges/4572403.html Summary In most college all over US have problems of hazing which mademany students died from hazing by joining group called fraternities.These groups made members do danger, abusive or possibly illegalactivities, which could lead in big trouble and even to death. Twoyoung men died after taking part in extreme rituals for admission intothe all-male student groups. Which is why right now parents andleaders are concerning about hazing and they are working together toend hazing in US colleges. Their goal is to strengthen anti – hazinglaws by press lawmakers in all 50 states. They planed on speakingwith students and teachers about the dangers of hazing to 25,000college students to build the network across North America. They saidthat it would takes many years to change a culture but they will nevergive up and they will try and do it until the hazing is gone. Page 2 of 5

My reaction/reflection: In my opinion, I think that the topic is not too difficulty but thereare some words that I do not know the meaning and it is a topic thatis close to my life. I think that fraternities are good in some ways forexample they have social events, shared housing, and also help eachother find jobs after they gradate. I think that the bad thing about it ishazing. It is too much for a group of college students such as doingdanger things, abusive and possibly illegal activities. I think if they canlimit the danger of the actives that would be great. It seem like themembers do not really care about others’ life. I would like to givesupport to fraternities and sororities for eradicating hazing. It wouldtake a long time but it is better than do nothing. Page 3 of 5

New words learned: (At least five new words that you have learned) New Words Definitions1. Fraternity A group of people sharing the same profession, interests or beliefs. (noun) Tim Piazza and Marquise Braham told their parents they just wanted to make some new2. Ritual (noun) friends by joining college social group called fraternities.3. Sorority (noun) A series of actions that are always performed in the same way, especially as part of a4. Pledge (noun) religious ceremony. The two young men died after taking part in extreme rituals for admission into the all- male student group. A club for a group of women students at an American college or university. And they have partnered with national leaders of fraternities, and of female student social groups called sororities. A serious promise. This is when current members force pledges, those interested in joining, to take part in dangerous, abusive or possibly illegal activities.5. Eradicate (verb) To destroy or get rid of something completely, especially something bad. “ I know it might seem strange to some people that families who lost their children to fraternity hazing are now working with fraternities and sororities to eradicate hazing. Page 4 of 5

Articles Rubric for Independent Reading Journal (10%) 5 12341. Summary (4 %)2. Reflection (3%)3. Vocabulary Learned (3%) Scores Total scores _______ ÷ 5 = _____ marksCriteria for the above categories1. Rubric for Article SummaryCategory 5-4 3 2 1-0Summarizing Provides a very Provides a clear Provides a clear but Provides a somewhatthe content thorough and clear and concise shallow summary of muddled, unclear and and concise summary of the the article; may be rambling summary of summary of the article context and excessively brief or the article. article context and content. may include some content. extraneous information.Identifying Student recalls Student recalls Student is not able to Student cannot locateDetails several details for details for most locate most of the details with accuracy. each main point. main point. details of the main point. Is characterized by theParaphrasing Is characterized by Is characterized Is characterized by substantial copying of paraphrasing of the by paraphrasing the substantial indiscriminately main idea and of the main idea copying of key selected phrases or significant details and significant phrases and minimal sentences. details paraphrasingSpelling & There are few or no There are some There are serious Serious errors inGrammar errors in usage, errors in usage, errors in usage, mechanics, usage, grammar, grammar, grammar, grammar, or spelling punctuation, punctuation, punctuation, sentence that make the sentence fragments, sentence fragments, or summary difficult to or spelling. fragments, or spelling. understand. spelling.Total ________/20 ÷ 5 = 4 %2. Reflection on the Articles (3%)Students who have completely and clearly responded to the guided questions stated in the reading journalform will get 3 marks.3. Vocabulary Learned (3%) ≥ 70% correct = 2 marks 1 ≤ 70% = 1 mark All correct = 3 marks Page 5 of 5