Questioning: What questions would you want to ask the author at this point? Use phrases such as I wonder… Is the author… What does s/he mean by… I'm confused… Does this mean…. You will need at least 5 questions to receive full credit. You do not need to answer the questions. Connecting: Are you able to connect to one of the characters of the book? How so? Have you experienced a similar situation or have felt the way they have? Use support from the book and from your life. You will need 5 sentences.
Summarizing: What is the most important part of the story that you have read so far? Why? What is the author trying to say in these pages? You will need to write 5 sentences to receive full credit.
Imaging: Using your knowledge of imaging, describe a scene in your book that you've read today. Use descriptive words and two imaging statements such as I feel… I see…. I hear… and such. You will need at least three sentences describing the scene in detail. (Total of 5)
Prediction: Explain what you think will happen next in your book. Use evidence from what you've read to support your prediction. You will need to write at least 5 sentences including your prediction, and explain your prediction. My book my reading is ifunny

You are to write a five paragraph literary essay based on one of the 4 prompts and what you have read and learned in this module. these are your options: 1. how do the events of "the white umbrella" teach the narrator a lesson about shame and acceptance? 2. what role does creativity play in "the bat-poet"? 3. how does the character of squeaky change over the course of "raymond's run"? 4. discuss the influences of older family members on the protagonists and speakers in the stories and poems of this unit. you are to write a five paragraph literary essay based on what you have read and learned in this module. your final submission should meet the following requirements. • submit completed pre-writing and outline documents. • write an essay that contains an introduction with hook and thesis statement, supporting paragraphs with evidence and at least one quotation, and a conclusion that restates the thesis and reviews main points. • use transitions appropriate to the pattern of organization. • use vocabulary to create tone and voice. • cite primary source (quotation). • submit completed revision checklist. • vary sentence structure. • create sentences with parallel structures. • use technology in the writing process.