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7th/8th Grade Novel Reflection Guide

Students are expected to read a minimum of 15 minutes per day from an assigned novel. They must have their novel with them during designated reading times and are encouraged to read whenever they have spare time. Acceptable reading material is limited to novels and similar works; magazines and comics are not permitted. As part of the Reflections assignment, students will present their book to the class, including both an oral presentation and visual display. The presentation should discuss the novel's theme, personal connections, reactions, and literary techniques used by the author without summarizing the plot.

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7th/8th Grade Novel Reflection Guide

Students are expected to read a minimum of 15 minutes per day from an assigned novel. They must have their novel with them during designated reading times and are encouraged to read whenever they have spare time. Acceptable reading material is limited to novels and similar works; magazines and comics are not permitted. As part of the Reflections assignment, students will present their book to the class, including both an oral presentation and visual display. The presentation should discuss the novel's theme, personal connections, reactions, and literary techniques used by the author without summarizing the plot.

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Reflections

Language Arts 7/8

2007 – 2008

You are expected to have a novel “on the go” at all times. You are expected to read a
MINIMUM of 15 minutes a day/night. You are required to have your novel for “RIP” time
Monday to Thursday but it is suggested that you have your novel with you at all times in
case you finish work early and have some spare time.

While the type of reading will ultimately be up to you, you reading material must be
appropriate. Novels are expected, other types of material may be considered, but comics
and magazines are not acceptable reading material in grades 7 or 8.

Reflections will take to form of a “book talk.” You will have to present your novel to the
class. While the form of your presentation is completely up to you, there must to an oral
component and a visual one so that we can display your book to the class.

You will have to touch on the following areas

• Theme

• Connections

• Reactions

• Literary technique

DO NOT summarize the story. Interpret the content and reflect on how the
author created the work.

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