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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.

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2 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

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

4 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

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

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