Literature+Book+Activities

Editable Template:
 * Literature Book Activities **

Begin your homework with the title and author. Then, make a section for each bulleted activity. Label each section clearly. You may handwrite or type this assignment. You must try every section, there is no “I don’t get it.” Ask until you understand.

Doing this assignment carefully, thoughtfully and consistently **CAN** improve your test scores.


 * **Building Background**—Take notes on important information section at the beginning of the reading
 * **Literary Analysis**—Define the literary analysis term(s) and record examples as you read
 * **Reader’s Notebook**—Do the Active Reading assignment as you read
 * **Words to Know**—Define the words to know (located on bottom of page)—HONORS ONLY
 * **Questions**—Do the two sections of questions (connect to literature with the comprehension check and the think critically section). Answer in complete sentences. When there are “Thinking Through Lit” Questions within multiple readings, you must complete them as well.
 * **Author Background**—Take notes on important information from the author background at the end of the reading