I, __________________, will keep this in my HW folder because I am responsible and know that by

reading every night, and thinking about what I have read, I will enhance my vocabulary, help my
brain grow, expand my worldview, and learn how to seek information in my own way so that I
can become a life long learner.

7th Grade Reading Response Options

Choose one for each reading response.
In your heading, be sure to include the reading response number (RR#__) and option number (RR
Option#__).
1.

Select 5 memorable quotes from the novel.

Explain how these quotes impact the story. Use well chosen details to explain your answer.

Be sure your writing is clear coherent and well organized.

2.

Compile at least 5 examples of figurative language found in the novel.

Why did the author choose each example to be used in his/her writing?

How did the use of figurative language enhance the story? Explain your answer using well chosen details from
the novel.

Be sure your writing is clear, coherent and well organized.

3.

Why did the author write this book?

Explain what the authors purpose was in writing this novel. What audience did he/she hope to reach?

Was there a lesson learned from reading this story?

Explain your answer using well chosen details from the story.

Be sure your writing is clear, coherent and well organized.

4.

Write a news report as if the events of the story were real.

Use well chosen details from the story.

Be sure your writing is clear, coherent and well organized.

5.

Think of events in the story in which the main character was faced with making a decision.

Explain the events and the decision the character was faced with making.

Explain why the character chose to make that decision.

Explain how the story would have changed if the character decided differently.

Explain how you would have handled the same situations.

Use well chosen details from the story and make sure your writing is clear, coherent and well organized.

6.

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7.

Prepare a book sell for the class to persuade them to read the novel you selected
a. Include the title and author
b. Provide a brief summary that doesnt give away the ending
c. Explain why you liked the book
d. Use at least one persuasive technique
e. Make sure to hand in your preparation notes (speech notes)

8.

Character Selfie If you character were to take a selfie at the beginning, middle and end of the story, where would he or
she take one?
a. Create a selfie for the beginning, middle and end of the novel
b. Include textual evidence below each selfie
c. Explain why they chose that location
d. Explain how the character has developed throughout the course of the novel.

9.

a STEAL chart for one of the characters in your book

Include at least 3 pieces of cited & quoted textual evidence
Include at least one image
Each part of the chart should be written in complete sentences

Text to Self-Connection Compare and contrast yourself to a character in your book

a. Create a S.T.E.A.L. chart for you and a character in your book.
b. Make sure to include cited and quoted textual evidence
c. Then explain how you are similar and different.
10. Create my own reading response:
a. Write the directions for your task
b. Complete the task
c. Self reflect/Self grade