Independent Reading the right way! Add these theme focused graphic organizers with any novel and let students draw their own conclusions, identify what they deem important, and/or share their understanding of various elements in ANY novel. Ways to Use Independent Reading Journal Stations Homework Assessments Classwork What's Included Novel Study Portfolio Cover (students can personalize) Table of Contents (can be personalized) Previewing the Text Setting and Conflict Conflict Effects Getting to the Climax Resolving the Climax Protagonist vs. Antagonist Analysis Establishing Theme Character Profile Character’s Words Character Focus Cause and Effect Visual Notes All About the Theme Expanding My Vocabulary Novel Dictionary Discussion Questions Novel Study Think Sheet What's Awesome! The Novel Study Think Sheet requires students to jot down questions/thoughts/interesting facts each time they read, that way, when the teacher is ready to have class discussions, or students meet in small groups/literature circles, they are ready to participate.
