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#1—PLOT Write a short plot summary of your novel. This should be about 250 words(1 page). Include information such as: What the title has to do with the book, where and when the story happens, who is telling the story, what the central conflict is in the story, what the climax is, how the climax is resolved – or if it isn’t, and whether or not you enjoyed the plot and your reasons.

1- Choose an important character from your novel and write a detailed description of the character. Remember to consider him or her as a //real// person in order to address all aspects of their personality. Some things to consider: --appearance. --actions --ideas-- what the character thinks. --manner-- how the character acts. --reactions of others to the character. --Why is s/he important in the novel. --Would you like to be the main character? Why or why not? --Would the character make a good friend? Give your reasons. Remember to support your description with examples from the novel.
 * 1) 2—CHARACTERIZATION

Write a one page reaction to the novel. In your explanation answer several, but not necessarily all, of the following questions: What do you think the theme of the novel was? Do you think that the author was successful in getting the message across? Why? For whom was the book written? What are the Good and bad points about your novel and why? Did the novel help you in any way? Did you learn anything from the novel? What did you find most interesting? What did you find most bizarre? What was most believable or unbelievable? Would your recommend this book to any one? Why or why not? Will you will read any more by this author?
 * 1) 3-- YOUR REACTION

You may also comment on any other part of the novel not covered in the above questions.

3. Multi-Media Poster - Glogster Build a multi-media poster that represents the novel you have chosen and present it to the class. **Presentations begin January 17th.**

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