Genre: ___________________________________________
Period: _____
1. Theme Definition: an idea presented in a text that explains something about life, society, or how the world
works. For example: People must love themselves before they can love others. Families should stick together.
Possible common themes in my genre:
2. Archetype Definition: a typical character, action, or situation that seems to represent universal patterns of
human nature. For example: The flawed hero. The cruel ruler.
Archetype commonly found in my genre:
3. COMPARE AND CONTRAST: Choose the classic and current book you will compare and contrast, then fill out the
Venn diagram below.
4. CONTACTING AN AUTHOR: What author did you contact and why?
5. BOOK TALK: Plan your book talk in the boxes below.
Do:
Choose a worthy book.
Intrigue your listeners.
Read a passage aloud.
Draw attention to the best parts.
Show the book.
THE BOOK
Title:
Don’t:
Spoil the ending.
Book talk a book that you didn’t like.
Book talk a book you haven’t read.
Summarize the entire plot.
Talk too much…leave them curious!
THE HOOK
Find the most exciting
passage in the book
and read it aloud.
THE QUICK LOOK
Plot:
Page #:
QUOTE
(Beginning…End):
Characters:
Setting:
Author:
Conflict:
Reasons to Read:
Genre: