1. The date-top of the page on the right

2. A greeting-i.e. bear Mrs. S.,

3. The AUTHOR & TITLE in proper format-Titles should be

underlined.

4. A summary of the novel-Paragraph 1

5. An answer to one of the following questions-Paragraph 2 6. A closing-i.e. Sincerely,

WHILE you are reading...

1. Tell five ways the main character is like or unlike you. Why? (PARAGRAPH!)

2. What were your feelings while reading the first part of this book? Why?

3. What are the problems or conflicts in the book so far? What do you think will happen? Why?

4. What confuses you about this book? Why?

5. Is this book predictable? Do surprising things happen? Describe and tell why it is predictable or surprising.

6. Choose a character in the book. What are his or her likes and dislikes? What kind of gift would you

give that character?

7. How does the setting affect the story so far? What would the book be like if it were set in Boone? 8. Copy a sentence, quote, or passage from the book. How does this part move you? Why? 9. What do you think so far about this author's style of writing? Why? Give examples. 10. Describe a character that you dislike. Why do you dislike him/her?

AFTER you read...

1. Did this book make you laugh? Smile? Cry? Cheer? Explode? Why?

2. What are the best parts of this book? What are the worst parts of the book? Why?

3. What parts of the book seem most believable? Why? What parts seem unbelievable? Why?

4. What is the lesson or theme in this book? What does it tell you about life?

5. How does your book end? Write several sentences describing a different ending.

6. How do you picture the author of this book? Why? DO NOT DESCRIBE PHYSICAL UNLESS

IT RELATES TO PERSONALITY!

7. Tell about a time that something in the story happened to you or a friend.

8. What kind of person should read this book? Why? What kind of person should not read this book? Why? DO NOT JUST GIVE A NAME!!!

9. What one word describes the main character? Write a paragraph with examples. 10. What memories does this book bring back for you? Why?

Created by Kelly Sechrist