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Summer Reading
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Author’s
Purpose: Let’s think about what the author intended when writing this
novel.
The categories below will assist you with this task.
CONFLICT/RESOLUTION: Describe the major conflict or problem that the main
character faces. How is this problem resolved?
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CHARACTER DESCRIPTION & GROWTH: Describe the main character. How does he/she
change or develop (on the inside) through the story? Explain what they were like at the
beginning of the novel and how they changed by the end. Give specific text evidence
from the story to support how the character grew from the beginning to the end of the
book.
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THEME: What was the main message or lesson about life the author chose to convey?
How does the author show the development of the theme? Use text evidence to support
your idea.
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FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE: Give an example of figurative language used in the
novel (simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification, alliteration, onomatopoeia).
You could also give an example of imagery. Explain why the author uses this
figurative language or imagery. How does it enhance the your understanding of
the novel?
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My Reaction: How was the author able to connect to me as a
reader?
RATING: Rate this book on a scale of 1 to 10. What qualities of a good book does
this novel demonstrate or not demonstrate? Why did you give this rating? What
was your favorite part and why? Who would enjoy this book?
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