5.1 Read: Independent Novel Study
5.4 Chapter Responses
As you read, you must complete 8 Chapter Reviews. You can decide when you choose to complete each of them. It should be roughly every 3-4 chapters depending on the number of chapters in your novel. The last 2 are blank templates. You get to choose which questions go in which space. Here is a list to choose from:
- Would this book make a good movie? TV show? Why or why not?
- If you could spend a day with one of the characters who would you pick and why?
- Would you like to live in world like that depicted in the novel? Why or why not?
- After reading this chapter I wonder....
- After reading the chapter I wish that....
- While reading this chapter I was surprised that...
- What was the best decision one of the main characters made in the novel?
- Who is your least favorite character and why?
- Describe one of the major themes from the novel.
- What song best represents this chapter?
- If you could trade places with a character for a day, who would you pick and why?
- What are the two main emotions that someone felt during this chapter? Why?
- What have you learned about life and human nature from this chapter? This novel?
- What three words best describe a main character's behavior during this chapter? Why?
- Write a journal entry from the perspective of one of the characters.
- Write an obituary for one of the main characters-what would we remember most?
- What aspects of the main character's life most appeals to you? Does not appeal? Why?
- What do you think the future looks like for one of the main characters?
- Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
- Do think that the characters could/would fit in at your school? Why or why not?
- Do you think that the main character has any regrets? What could he/she have done differently?
Open your Learning Guide to see 5.4 - Chapter Review Templates. As you read the novel complete each template.