1. Tales of the Fourth Grade Nothing Power Point
Watch power point presentation
Complete exercises on each slide
Write responses on your power point planning packet

2. Topics to include in your power point
Information on the author, Judy Blume
Main conflict in the novel
Summary of the novel
Favorite part of the novel
Description of the main character, Peter
Recommendation of the novel

3. Introduction Slide Put the title of the novel The author’s name
Your name
Genre of the book
Picture to represent the overall story

4. Visit Judy Blume Judy Blume's Webpage
Read the bio and photos section on Blume’s page
Write down three interesting facts about the author
Read On Writing
Write down two writing tips from Blume

5. Other novels by Judy Blume
Judy Blume’s webpage
Click on Judy’s Books
Select one other novel you would like to read by Blume
Write a brief description about the novel

6. Summary of Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
Write a brief summary of the novel. Include the title and three main events. Don’t give away the ending!

7. Peter Select 3 adjectives to describe Peter
Provide evidence from the text to support your adjectives

8. Main Conflict Describe the main conflict in the novel.
How is the conflict resolved?
How might you solve the conflict?

9. Favorite Part Describe your favorite part
Why is this your favorite part?

10. Thumbs up? Thumbs down? Would you recommend this book to a friend?
Why or why not?
On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate this novel?

11. Now what? Look back through your planning packet Is it complete?
Think about pictures you will use in your power point presentation