Journal #/Date:___________

READING LEVEL 3
NOVEL READING JOURNAL

Before each class discussion on assigned pages in the novel, answer the questions below in Part I as well as you can. Bring this to class with you on the discussion days, and hand it in at the beginning of class.  Keep a copy of your questions.  Part II is homework to do after the discussion, to be handed in at the next class meeting. 

PART I (before discussion)

1. Describe the setting (the time, place and conditions) [10 points]:
 
  
 
 

2. Describe the main characters or changes in the characters [10 points]:
 
  
 
 
 

3. Summarize the plot (the actions or events in the story) [25 points]:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

4. Describe the most important conflicts (C) and their resolutions (R), if any.  Is there a climax (X)?  What is it? [25 points]:
 
  
 
 
 
 

5. What is your personal reaction to what you read [10 points]?
 
 

6.  Write two or more questions that you would like to discuss in your group. [20 points] Keep a copy of your questions to use during the discussion.

 
 

Journal #/Date:___________

READING LEVEL 3
NOVEL READING JOURNAL

PART II (after discussion)

1. Were the questions you wrote in Part II answered in your group discussion?
   If not, why not?
 
 
 
 

   If yes, write the answers here:
 
 
 
 
 
 

2. What did you learn about the novel from the discussion?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

3. Were there any problems during the discussion? If yes, what were they? How do you think they could be solved in the future?
 
 
 

4. What do you think is going to happen in the next part of the novel?