Literature Groups Final Comment

October 19th, 2007

After completing your novel, I would like you to reflect on your reading.  Analyze the author’s purpose and lesson for the novel. You also need to include a quote of an important event in the novel.  This response should be 1-2 paragraphs.  Be sure to give the title and author of your book.

“Taking Sides” Week of 10/1/07

October 5th, 2007

Prediction:  Predict what will happen when Lincoln plays his old school in basketball.

“Stranded” Week of 10/1/07

October 5th, 2007

Prediction:  Predict what will happen to Koby by the end of the story.

“Junebug” Week of 10/1/07

October 2nd, 2007

Character Analysis of Junebug:  Give an example for each element of characterization. 

 1.  Character’s thoughts:

2.  Character’s words:

3.  Character’s Actions:

“Seedfolks” by Paul Fleischman Week of 10/1/07

October 1st, 2007

Choose one character to analyze (Kim, Ana, Wendell, Gonzalo, or Leona).  Give an example for each element of characterization. 

 1.  Character’s thoughts:

2.  Character’s words:

3.  Character’s Actions:

“Seedfolks” by Paul Fleishman

September 21st, 2007

What is your opinion of your book so far?

“Junebug” by Alice Mead

September 21st, 2007

What  is your opinion of your book so far?

“Taking Sides” by Gary Soto

September 21st, 2007

What is your opinion of your book so far?

“Stranded” by Ben Mikaelsen

September 21st, 2007

What is your opinion of your book so far?

“A Retrieved Reformation”

September 13th, 2007

1.  Suppose Agatha had not been locked in the safe.  Do you think Jimmy ever would have confessed to Annabel?

 2.  Both Jimmy Valentine and Ben Price make important decisions.  Who showed more courage?  Explain.

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