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The packet consists of a one-page character analysis chart (adapted from Janet Allen/Scholastic) which requires identifying a character's strengths/weaknesses, values, thoughts, actions, and other characteristics. In addition, students explain a connection they can make to the character.
The second page is a conflict chart where students list examples of different types of conflicts and their outcomes from the novel.
Finally there is a two-page plot diagram which follows Freytag's Pyramid (exposition-rising action-climax-falling action, resolution). The students are required to go back into the novel and find sentences that illustrate these elements of plot. They copy the sentences to make a very concise, intriguing summary of the book. There is a creative writing component on this worksheet also.
I require my high school remedial reading students to read six independent novels during the second semester. Much of the reading is done as homework; however, we spend at least 20 minutes twice a week reading in class. I always found it challenging to determine whether or not a student really read a book--especially when it was something I had not read. The combination of this packet, the chapter summaries, and my "Reading Strategy Exit Slips" (also available on this site--students complete these after the in-class reading sessions) have made it nearly impossible for the kids to fake it.
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Over the last 19 years, I have taught 7th grade through junior college English and reading and I am currently working as the literacy coach in a high school. The lesson plans that I share here could come from any of those grade levels and cover a variety of subject areas. With the push toward the Common Core, I have been focusing on helping the teachers at my school incorporate more reading, writing, and higher-order thinking into their lesson plans. I am reworking my TpT profile/lessons to align with this goal also. Thus, the creation of HOT Shot: Soar into the Common Core with Higher Order Thinking. However, despite the catchy-logo/title, I am now (and always will be) a teacher first! I assure you that the lessons you're purchasing on this site are lessons I have used successfully with students. I hope that your students will get as much out of the lessons as mine do.
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