Respond to the Characters

Respond to traits and/or actions of the character. Which characters do you like, dislike or admire. Why? Choose a character. Would you act or react differently than them? Why?

Respond to the Writing Style

How does the author use language to create sensory images? How does the author’s language deepen your understanding?

What is Your Opinion?

Offer Opinion of Text Do you like or dislike the text and why? Who is your favorite or least favorite and why? Will you read this book again? Why or why not? Will you recommend this book to a friend?

Respond to the Theme

Respond to theme and/or author’s purpose What is the author trying to teach you? What is the author’s purpose or message of the text? Why do you think the author wrote this text?

Respond Personally

Respond personally to the text How do you feel about the text and why? How has the text changed your life in some way? What is your favorite or least favorite part of the book and why?