Passages

What passage strikes you as insightful or profound? Perhaps a bit of dialog that's funny or poignant or encapsulates a character? Maybe comments that state the book's thematic concerns? Share title of book and passage......

Plot

Is the plot engaging-does the story interest you? Is this a plot-driven book: a fast-paced page-turner? Or does the story unfold slowly with a focus on character development? Are you surprised by the plot's complications? Or do you find it predictable?

Primary Characters

Choose a primary character and comment on:
*Character traits
*Motivations
*How he/she affects the story's events and characters
*Revealing quotation

Understanding Organization

Give an accurate summary of the chapter you read.

Recognizing Tone

What is the author's primary purpose in the chapter you have just read?

New Vocabulary

List two new vocabulary words from your reading and include their definitions.

Your classic

What is the title of your book? Why did you select this book?