Describe the main characters and what they seem to want out of life. If you are reading nonfiction, who are the most important people involved in the events of the book, and what do they seem to want? Finally, if the book has no main characters, describe the main forces that are moving the events of the story forward. Describe the messages or main ideas of the book. What concepts is the author trying to explore, or what opinion is the author trying to express? Which details from the book indicate this to you?

Describe at least three key events in the book. Why are these events more important than others? What impact do they have on the story, message, or main idea of the book?

Describe which concepts from the semester show up in the book. For example, if one of the lessons discusses suspense, what are the suspenseful moments in the book, if any? If no concepts from the semester show up in the book, explain why you think this is the case. What aspect of the book makes it so that none of the concepts from the semester play a role?

Describe a major difference or similarity between this book and another book you have read that explores similar ideas, has similar characters, or relates similar events. Back up your comparison with thoughtful details from each book.