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?

Discuss the Theme

Does the title state the theme? What are you going to remember about this book? What is the purpose of the story? What is the subject of the book? What is the general truth that the author seems to be stating about human nature? What things does the reader have to...