Outside Reading

Literature Letter Checklist

Date

Dear Mrs. Gasser

First Paragraph (indented) should have:

-Title of Book (italics & spelled correctly)
-Author’s name (spelled correctly)
-BRIEFLY describe setting (time and place) and main characters

Next paragraphs:

-Choose four (4) from the list of “openers” and write about what you have read

-Paragraphs should be about 4-6 sentences long

-Be sure to give at least one example to back up your opener

-Share your opinions, feelings, connections, experience, etc.

Sincerely,

Jane Smith

Submit to Mrs. Gasser:

-Via eBackPack, printed out OR handwritten (handwriting must be neat)

-Turn in ON TIME for full credit (see due dates below)


Use these "Openers" to help write your letter.

Literature Letter

“Openers”

“The part of the book that I will remember is...because...”

“I rated this book a ___________ because…”

“I like the way the author…”

“I wonder why the author”

“The book reminded me of…” or “What I read makes me think about...”

“The character I liked the most was_______, because…” OR “I think the character feels...because”

“This story teaches a lesson about…”

“I was surprised that…”

“The problem in the story is…”

“The ending was too _________ (predictable, sad, happy, open), and I would change…”

Due Dates:
First Trimester

October 2
November 20

Second Trimester
January 7
February 19

Third Trimester

April 15

May 26