1. Paragraph 1: Introduction
 Use a strong and creative lead sentence
 Include the title and author
 Refer to the genre of the book. Provide evidence of this genre.
 Full summary of the book. Explain main events beginning to end. Identify the
climax of the story. Include the setting in your summary. No more than 5-6
sentences.
………………….….don’t forget to transition between paragraphs……………………

2. Paragraph 2: Character Description (this may produce more than one paragraph)
 Make a claim about the main character.
 Support your claim with at least three pieces of text-based evidence and references.
………………….….don’t forget to transition between paragraphs……………………

3. Paragraph 3: Excerpt and Explanation (follow proper quotation rules-see attached)
 Include a “set-up” of the scene of the scene you chose and include the page number.
 Copy an excerpt from the book
 Then include an explanation of why you chose this part.
What made this excerpt stand out?
 What was the relevance of this excerpt in the story?
………………….….don’t forget to transition between paragraphs…………………

4. Paragraph 4: Conclusion
 Explain the author’s purpose for writing this book.
 Identify the theme of the book
 Is there a lesson to be learned from the events or main character?
Go back and add vocabulary and a literary element!!!