Each week I will assign you a different book club assignment for this journal. Read at least 100 pages a week and follow the instructions for each assignment. When you finish a book, don’t forget to write the title, author, number of pages, and date you finished in the back of your journal.
• All letters must begin with the letter heading “Dear Book Club” and include the date, just like a real letter.
• Begin each letter by telling your group the title and author. Also give a brief (3-5 sentence) summary of what the book is about, a mini plot summary.
• Write 2-3 full pages, no more, no less, plus a page for a graphic or drawing.
• Letters must be written neatly in cursive, printing, or typing.
• Correct all spelling, and use proper punctuation.
• Write on both sides of each journal page.
• Practice reading your letter aloud at home prior to sharing it in group.
Plot Letter Instructions
Before you begin this letter create and label a plot graph. Begin this letter with a one sentence summary as to what your book is all about. Continue the letter by briefly describing the main characters (protagonist and antagonist) and the main setting. Continue your letter by giving examples of the Rising Action (a summary of important events/sub-plots in order) followed by the Climax (the main conflict/problem to be confronted), and Resolution (how does it end?). If you are not finished with the book predict the climax and resolution. Are you satisfied with the ending of your book? Why or why not? If you are finished, predict what might happen to the main characters in the future. Use the plot language in your letter (character, protagonist, antagonist, setting, rising action, climax, resolution, and prediction).
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