1.content im looking for depth of thought and insight. do not simply retell the story as you would in a normal book report.

2.write down your first thoughts

3.write down your insights into characters, situations,etc.

4.make connections between this book and others you have read

5. make connections with your own experiences

6.ask yourself questions about the text

7.write down words, images or phrases that strike you

8. write down any vocabulary words you dont understand

9.what would you change if anything about each book to improve it

10. focus some final comments for each novel on the main themes listed below. how well did the author get the main theme/lesson/moral for each book Give examples of incidents from each book that relate to the themes. Can you think of any other themes that apply to each work?

1. how personal ambitions can change a persons attitude toward life and other peopl

2. class differences