Includes a glossary, vocabulary log, reading reflection log, and lots of extra activity ideas to try.

Novel Study 📚

The year a book was published. 
"The publication date on the copyright page says 1951."

The person who wrote the book. 
"J.K. Rowling is the author who created the Harry Potter series."

The type of story the book contains (e.g., mystery, romance, young lit). 
"I usually enjoy the horror genre, but today I feel like reading a mystery."

The time and place of the story. 
"The setting of the story is a small, foggy town in London during the 1800s."

The main subject or idea that the author explores.
"A major theme in this novel is the importance of friendship during hard times."

The perspective the storyteller has (first person, third person, etc.)
"The story is told from a first-person point of view, so we know all of the narrator's secrets."

The main character (sometimes the narrator). 
"Katniss Everdeen is the protagonist who fights for her survival."

The character that causes the most problems for the protagonist. 
"The wicked stepmother is the primary antagonist who tries to stop Cinderella."

The character(s) that is/are most important to the story. 
"While there are many people in the book, Harry, Ron, and Hermione are the main characters."

The characters that are not as important to the story.
"The shopkeeper is a minor character who only appears in one chapter."

the problem(s) for or between characters. 
"The main conflict occurs when the two families refuse to speak to each other."

The most exciting or important scene (near the end of the story). 
"In the story's climax, the hero finally faces the dragon in a massive battle."

A character, scene, or element similar to something from a reader’s real life. 
"I felt a personal connection to the main character because we both moved to a new city this year."

to assign a score or value. 
"On a scale of one to five stars, how would you rate this book?"

A set of events that happen at the same time.
"My favorite scene is when the two long-lost friends finally meet at the train station."

to suggest that others use or try something.
"I loved this thriller so much that I would recommend it to anyone who likes a good scare."

an ongoing list of activities or items. 
"Keep a reading log to track how many pages you finish each night."

Serious thought about one’s own experiences and/or opinions.
"After finishing the chapter, I wrote a short reflection on how the ending made me feel."