I hope your summer is going well. I know that a lot of you have begun the novel; I hope the guiding questions that I have provided on our blog have been useful during your reading. Please keep in mind that the questions that I have on our page are to help keep you focused on the major characters and the plot of Anna. Whatever notes you take from the novel will be useful the first week of school when you take your comprehension quiz.
Helpful hints:
1. Avoid GradeSaver, SparkNotes, and PinkMonkey. It is your responsibility to read the novel in its entirety and these sites will not help you with your test when you return.
2. Make a book mark (3×5 card) of the major characters of this novel. This book mark will help you keep in mind how people are related. Also knowing their character traits will help in comprehending the plot.
3. Talk to anyone who will listen about what you are reading. Explaining the characters and the plot will increase your comprehension of this novel. Better yet, recruit family members to read the novel with you so you can have someone to talk to about the story.
4. Manage your reading wisely. Do not wait to the last minute to read this novel. If you wait until August 14th to start this novel you will be miserable. Take your time and enjoy the story; it is well worth the time.
5. Enjoy your summer. Do not let this novel be your albatross. Get outside and enjoy the weather, your family and friends.
I will post to this site every other week so be sure to check back for updates. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at souless@wy.k12.mi.us .