Cube Reading Response

Directions Favorite Character Character Development Favorite Quote Explain Quote Aspect of Style Theme or Issue Create a cube (six sides) based on the following:

Favorite Character Draw, cut-out, insert clip-art, or download a picture from the Internet that symbolizes or represents your favorite character from the story. Brainstorm/cluster four statements around the image Write the character’s name. If applicable, cite your source properly, using MLA format.

Character Development Draw, cut-out, insert clip-art, or download a picture from the Internet that symbolizes or represents the characters direct or indirect traits Brainstorm/cluster four statements around the image (three words or less) Write a personal comment about the character and how the author developed him/her in the story.

Favorite Quote the meaningDraw, cut-out, insert clip-art, or download a picture from the Internet that symbolizes or represents the meaning of your favorite quote. Copy your favorite quote, properly cited, from the book.

Explanation of Quote Write a brief analysis of the quote, explaining the context and value to the story, including why the author chose to say it like that. Write a brief personal commentary explaining how you can relate to this issue or why it is important to society.

Aspect of Style Draw, cut-out, insert clip-art, or download a picture from the Internet that symbolizes or represents any aspect of the author’s style. – e.g. syntax, diction, use of literary devices... Brainstorm/cluster four statements around each image (three words or less) Write a personal statement about the effectiveness of this style or technique for this work.

Theme or Issue Draw, cut-out, insert clip-art, or download a picture from the Internet that symbolizes or represents a theme / issue from the reading. Brainstorm/cluster four statements around the image (three words or less) Write a personal statement about how you can relate this idea to your own life or how it is significant for society.

Major Criteria All work must be colorful The cube must be securely taped or glued together Cube can be made of paper, wood, plastic... Neatness counts! Be original and creative Reading Response RubricReading Response Rubric