1. 9/3 What's one thing in this section of the story that has happened to you (or someone you know)? Explain with support from the story.

2. 9/10 Relate the conflicts in the book to the conflicts in your own life. Would you follow the same path your character is taking to resolve the conflict? Explain your choice.

3. 9/17 What is the most important thing that has happened in this section of your reading? Why do you think it is so important? How does it impact the story?

4. 9/24 Reread the first paragraph of your novel. What made you want to read on? If not specific is present, why did you keep reading (not because “you had to”)? Look at the rest of the text as you read. How would you describe the style - what do you like/dislike about how it is written?

5. 10/1 Think about the setting of your book. Is this a place you would want to live? Why/why not? How does it compare to your hometown? Include specific details from the novel.

6. 10/8 How is the main character alike or different from you? Provide 3 examples from the text!

7. 10/15 three Write a letter in which you try to persuade your teacher (or a friend) to read or ignore the book you’re reading (or that you’ve recently finished). Provide at least three good reasons with examples from the book.

8. 10/22 How did you feel while reading this week? Angry? Unhappy? Excited? Troubled? Confused? What about the writing made you feel this way? Provide examples from the text.

9. 10/29 Compare and contrast the writing style of the author of your current book to the style of another author you have read recently. Similarities/differences? Which do you prefer?

10. 11/5 How does the author show his/her characters to be individuals? What is unique about each one?

11. 11/12 Identify attributes/traits of your minor characters. What do they contribute to the story?

12. 11/19 What traits does your author give the protagonist and antagonist of your IRB story that shows they are unique? Provide examples from the text that shows direct and indirect characterization.

13. 12/3 What type of mood is created by the author? How is it created and how does it affect you as the reader?

14. 1/28 If you had to write a survival guide for one of your characters, what would it include? When would they use it? How would it be useful? What would it be called? (be creative!)

15. 2/4 How does the author’s use of dialogue help make the story realistic? Support your answer with examples.

16. 2/11 What is the theme(s) of your novel? How is it developed (or being developed) by events, setting, characters or conflict?

17. 2/18 If you could get inside the mind of your antagonist, what do you think your emotions would be? Provide 3 examples showing insight into his/her emotions.

18. 2/25 What traits of the main character do you admire? What traits do you dislike? Provide 2 examples of each and explain.

19. 3/3 Describe the setting. Use imagery, similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, etc. in your description. Include location and time in your response.

20. 3/10 What do you think about how the author wrote this story? (use of dialogue, imagery, POV, figurative language, etc.) Do you think you could write the same way? Why/why not?

21. 3/17 What is the central conflict of this book? How is it solved (or getting solved)? How is it keeping your interest?

22. 4/7 What can you identify with (relate to ) in the section you read this week? Why do you relate? Explain the personal connection.

23. 4/21 How does the author use figurative language (I SHAMPOO) in your book? Provide examples. What effect does this have?

24. 4/28 Describe what a character from your book looks like. Include at least 8 physical characteristics. Draw a picture to go along with your description.

25. 5/5 How would this section be different/alike if the main character were of the opposite gender? Explain with at least 3 examples from the story.

26. 5/12 Compare the book you are reading with one you have finished earlier in the year. Which one is better? Why? Which would you recommend to a classmate? Explain your choices.