Novel Extra Credit

There are two extra credit assignments you can complete and turn in. The form for the school library is worth ten points. The form for our class is worth 50 points. You can do both and submit them electronically if you wish. In fact via email is much better so I can easily keep your copy and add additional comments from other students as more then one comment on different novels.

Library Book Review

Thank you for taking the time to review a book for the NWHS library. You may either write your own review, or use the following form.

Your name:

Book title:

Author:


This book is about:





The best thing about this book is __________________________________________.



People who like __________________ would like this book.


People should read this book because ______________________________________.




On a scale of 1 to 10, this book is a __________.


Anything else?



Do you want your name published with your review on the website? Yes / No


Mrs. Stansbury's Classes
Independent Reading Guide: The Novel

Name___________________________ Date_______________ Period ___________

Directions to the Student: Use the questions below to clarify your understanding of and response to a novel. Reflect on each question before answering. You must answer in complete sentences.

Novel Title____________________________ Author________________________

This novel was (circle one) assigned a personal selection.

This novel was found in the (circle one) textbook library other.

Elements of the Novel

1. Who is the protagonist-the main character-in the novel?________________________

2. What kind of person is the protagonist?_____________________________________

3. What evidence in the novel leads me to this opinion of the protagonist?___________

4. What challenge or conflict does the protagonist encounter?______________________

5. How is the conflict resolved?______________________________________________

6. What other important characters are involved in the conflict?____________________

7. What is the setting of this novel?___________________________________________

8. Who tells the story-one of the characters or an outside observer?_________________

9. What event do I consider to be the climax of the novel?________________________

10. How would I describe the mood? How does the author establish that mood?_______

11. Summarize the theme or central idea of this novel.____________________________

12. Is there a sentence or short passage that states or strongly implies the theme? Is so, what is it?______________________________________________________________

Response to the Novel

Rate this novel by circling the appropriate word.

13. The characters and dialogue are believable. Weak fair strong

14. The plot engages my interest. Weak Fair Strong

15. This novel is written in a style that is clear and interesting. Weak Fair Strong

16. The details in this novel add to its appeal. Weak Fair Strong

17. Overall, I rate this novel as Weak Fair Strong
Reasons for my rating:



18. What predictions and questions occurred to me as I read this story? Were my predictions accurate? Were my questions answered?



Reader’s Response Journal (FOCUS ON THE THIRD OPTION)
• Is there a character in this novel that you have strong feelings about? Explain the feelings. Does this character remind you of someone you know. If so, in what way? Did your feelings about this character change as the story progressed?
• Is there one event in this novel that was surprising or confusing? Is so, write a brief paragraph to the author expressing your thoughts.
• Write a review of the novel. You must recommend it or advise against reading it to a high school student. Be sure to include a brief summary and provide at least two reasons why someone should/should not read this novel.