Summer Reading
Novel Analysis Project
7th Grade Reading
Strickland/Crawford
Due MONDAY August 10th
Directions: Read one of the books listed below.
Title
Stargirl
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
The Hobbit
The Final Four
The Wizard of Oz
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
I Am a SEAL Team Six Warrior: Memoirs of an
American Soldier
The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood
Steve Jobs: The Man Who Thought Different
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens
Author
Jerry Spinelli
Betty Smith
J.R.R. Tolkien
Mike Lupica
Frank Baum
Lewis Carroll
Howard E. Wasdin, Stephen
Templin
Howard Pyle
Karen Blumenthal
Sean Covey
Reading Level
5.5
5.8
6.6
7.1
7.4
7.4
7.5
8.6
9.0
N/A
Please use headings to label the 3 parts of the project.
PART 1- Essay
 Include a cover sheet with your name, teacher name, book choice, and dates read
Paragraph Expectations:
 4 Total Paragraphs
 At least 5 sentences per paragraph—many paragraphs will require more!
 Typed/12 pt. Font/Times New Roman
 There must be a topic sentence, evidence from book, and closing sentence\
Paragraph 1—Setting, time, and Place
 When and where does the story take place?
 Do you think the events of this book could take place in a
different setting? Why or why not?
 Identify the main physical setting from the novel.
 Identify the time period. How do you know this?
 Provide at least 2 quotes from the book to support your answers
Paragraph 2—Character Relationship
 Identify the main characters and briefly describe him/her.
 Would you want to be friends with the main character? Explain
 How does the main character change throughout the book?
 Which character do you admire the most?
 Provide at least 2 quotes from the novel to help answer the questions.
Paragraph 3—Theme
 There are several themes. (Lesson/Moral of the story). A Theme is stated as a
sentence. It must have a complete lesson and an explanation of why that is the
lesson.
 List three different themes in the novel and explain which one is the most
important to you and why? Use at least 1 quote per theme from the novel to
support your answer.
PART 2- Plot diagram
Fill in the plot diagram below- this should be very short and to the point- a plot
diagram helps you write a longer summary. Answers should be listed- it should not
be in paragraph format
-Exposition (main characters, setting, and CONFLICT)
-Rising Action-(events leading to the climax; REMEMBER- we only need the most important events
-Climax- (highest point of the story, or when the conflict has been solved)
-Falling Action- (events after the climax)
-Resolution- (ending)
Part 3 – Summary and Critique
Provide a 1 paragraph summary of the book, include the overall main idea and theme. (710 sentences)
Provide a 1 paragraph critique of the book. This is where you review your reaction to the
book. What about the book did you like or dislike? Was this a well written story? Would you
recommend it to others? Include any impactful passages or quotes from the book and
explain why those were impactful to you. (10+ sentences)
PRIZES 
This will not be included as an academic grade but will be rewarded as an extra effort
which also makes a great first impression!
Completion includes:
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Homework pass good for the 1st quarter (these are never given out!)
Saber Cash
Soda and Candy
Extra Credit Option