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| updated October 22, 2008 |
You are to complete the following responses as you read your independent novel. Each response must be at least one paragraph in length.
1. What is your first reaction to this story?
2. Who is the narrator? Why do you think the author chose this voice?
3. What is the problem or main conflict in this story?
4. Choose one word to best describe the main character and provide supporting text evidence.
5. Choose a line of text that you consider very important. Explain why.
6. How have you connected with this book? Of what or who has it reminded you?
7. How has the main character changed from the beginning of the story?
8. What lesson can we learn from this story?
9. Briefly summarize what happens in this story.
10. Would you consider this to be good literature? Why or why not?
Please follow these guidelines as you complete this assignment.
Each paragraph must have the question written/typed above it.
The paragraphs are presented in chronological order.
Quotes (text evidence) are consistently used to support your thoughts.
The paragraphs have been proofread, edited and revised.
There is an attractive cover with the title of your independent novel, your name, and the date.
The final product is neat, legible, and attractive.
DUE: NOVEMBER 21st and will be a double grade!
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Leonard J. Tyl Middle School
Mrs. Beams
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