Summer Reading Response Journal Assignment
Student: _____________________ Novel: ______________________________
Date: ________________________ Number of pages in novel: _____________
English teacher: _____________________________
Choose one element and write a short paragraph covering the details of plot or setting. (10 points)
Write a paragraph describing a character that you like. Using evidence from the book, explain why. (20 points)
Discuss the point of view from which the story is being told. How does this contribute to the tone? How else does the point of view affect the novel? (10 points)
What is the most exciting event or development of character in the story? Explain your reaction to this event or development. (20 points)
Would you recommend this book---why or why not? (10 points)
What is the truth this book has to offer? Has it given you a new insight or changed your ideas
in any way? Explain. (10 points)
Draw a picture, make a collage, write a song or poem, or make a biography box to illustrate your book. Be able to show how this reflects some aspect of your book. (20 points)
*** When answering these questions, keep these ideas in mind. ****
Have you written in complete sentences that are punctuated correctly?
Are answers five to eight sentences in length?
Do the answers reflect that you have read the novel?
Have you shown a personal connection to the novel?
Are your answers on topic and original?
This assignment counts 100 points (a quiz grade) on your first nine weeks grade and is due the first day of school to your English teacher.
