(Team Name) presents: (Book Title)

Background Information about the Author Author’s name Author information and picture from book jacket or Internet Based on author’s own experience Any other books by this author you have read or have found on the Internet, the library, etc. Prizes, awards, etc. this author has won in the past. Dedication

Lexile Level and Number of Pages If available: Chapters and Chapter Length Table of Content? Foreword/prologue or Introduction Afterward/epilogue Does book have an index? Does it have a glossary (explanation of vocabulary used??

Setting Describe the Time Period(s) WHEN this book takes place  Detailed Description Using Adjectives  Show evidence from the book with quotation

Setting cont. Describe the place or places WHERE this story is situated.  Detailed Description Using Adjectives  Again: Show evidence from the book in quotation

Main Characters (2-4) Main Character 1 Main Character 2 Main Character 3 (?) Main Character 4 (?)

Main Character Information - Describe in complete sentences using adjectives and supporting evidence from the text. Main Character 1 The first main character is ________________. (List at least 2 to 3 actions in the book that show why you chose this adjective.) Another trait of this character is ______________. (List at least 2 to 3 actions in the book that show why you chose this trait.) In addition, we found this character to be ____________. (List at least 2 to 3 actions in the book that show why you chose this trait.)

Main Character Information - Describe in complete sentences using adjectives and supporting evidence from the text. Main Character 2 The second main character is ________________. (List at least 2 to 3 actions in the book that show why you chose this adjective.) In addition, we found this character to be ____________. (List at least 2 to 3 actions in the book that show why you chose this trait.) Another trait of this character is ______________. (List at least 2 to 3 actions in the book that show why you chose this trait.)

Main Character Information - Describe in complete sentences using adjectives and supporting evidence from the text. Main Character 3 We would describe the third main character as ________________. (List at least 2 to 3 actions in the book that show why you chose this adjective.) Another trait of this character is ______________. (List at least 2 to 3 actions in the book that show why you chose this trait.) In addition, we found this character to be ____________. (List at least 2 to 3 actions in the book that show why you chose this trait.)

Main Character Information - Describe in complete sentences using adjectives and supporting evidence from the text. Main Character 4 The fourth main character is ________________. (List at least 2 to 3 actions in the book that show why you chose this adjective.) Another trait of this character is ______________. (List at least 2 to 3 actions in the book that show why you chose this trait.) In addition, we found this character to be ____________. (List at least 2 to 3 actions in the book that show why you chose this trait.)

Make a Timeline if possible for Main Character’s life

Can you connect events in the story to something that is listed on the timeline? imeline.html imeline.html

Plot - Main Events with Explanation of Importance Main Event 1 – describe with characters, actions, when and where  (Why is it important to the story) Main Event 2 - describe with characters, actions, when and where  (Why is it important to the story) Main Event 3 - describe with characters, actions, when and where  (Why is it important to the story)

Plot - Main Events with Explanation of Importance Main Event 4 - describe with when and where  (Why is it important to the story) Main Event 5 - describe with when and where  (Why is it important to the story)

Plot - Main Events with Explanation of Importance Main Event 6 (?)  (Why is it important to the story) Main Event 7 (?)  (Why is it important to the story)

Theme of the Story – Give Evidence Why this is the Theme What is the Theme of the Story? “theme” – the subject, the topic of the story, or: the lesson to be learned from this story What are events that show you that this is the theme of the story?  Event 1  Event 2  Event 3

Conflict - Problems and Challenges Problem/Challenge 1 Problem/Challenge 2 Problem/Challenge 3 (?) Problem/Challenge 4 (?)

How do characters deal with Conflict - Problems/Challenges? Problem/Challenge 1  (Show 3 specific actions how the character dealt with this) Problem/Challenge 2  (Show 3 specific actions how the character dealt with this)

How do characters deal with Conflict - Problems/Challenges? Problem/Challenge 3 (?)  Show 3 specific actions how the character dealt with this Problem/Challenge 4 (?)  Show 3 specific actions how the character dealt with this

Vocabulary from the Book Word 1: Type of Word Meaning, Found on Page_____ Quote/Sentence where we found this word: _________________________________ Important to the Story Because _______ Another place where you could use this word: _________________________

Vocabulary from the Book Word 2: Type of Word Meaning, Found on Page_____ Quote/Sentence where we found this word: _________________________________ Important to the Story Because _______ Another place where you could use this word: _________________________

Closing Thoughts What can someone learn or experience through reading this book? How did this book affect you as readers?  If you don’t agree as a team, list the different opinions your team created Would you recommend it to other readers?  Why would you recommend it/ would not recommend it?  If you don’t agree as a team, list the different opinions your team created  What kind of reader would like it? Why?