Responding to Literature

1. Based on the title and cover illustration, what do you think the content of the book will be?

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2. Stop after reading a few pages. Make some predictions about the outcome you expect for this story.

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3. After reading, reflect on your response to the story. What feelings did the author evoke?

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4. Evaluate the story. Tell why you would recommend the reading of this book. Why is it valuable? Or, tell why you do not think it is a meaningful book.

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5. Write a summary of this book on the back of this paper. As a group, decide which summary most effectively describes the story. Decide who will read the summary to the class.