Summarize the story (or the contents for non-fiction) in five easy steps: 1. The intro or the set –up 2. The conflict and rising action 3. The most exciting.

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Summarize the story (or the contents for non-fiction) in five easy steps: 1. The intro or the set –up 2. The conflict and rising action 3. The most exciting moment or climax 4. The falling action 5. The ending

List the Two or Three most interesting characters (and explain why they are) A. Character One B. Character Two C. Character Three

Explain what the main idea is—what you learned about people, life, or yourself from reading this book The Big Theme or Idea Why it’s important

Your Opinion of the book Did you like it? Why or Why not? Would you recommend it?

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