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A Reading List Will Be Distributed
Directions: Choose 2 books to read from two different categories from the multi-cultural selection list. After you have finished reading the two books, write a 3 page critique. Critiques should use the following guideline and be typed/double-spaced/Times New Roman/ 12 font. A Reading List Will Be Distributed
I. Critique Component - page 1
Each bullet represents a paragraph!
· Critique the book you’ve read by deciding if it was an enjoyable book that kept you engaged throughout the entire story.
o Give supporting details for your opinion
· Decide/Explain whether or not the author got his/her point (message) across in the novel. Can you figure out what the theme and author’s purpose was? Be sure to state it in this paragraph!
· Decide/ Explain if the book was well written using descriptive language, figurative language, and details.
o Give example/quotes from the book as evidence of your argument!
o No examples = No credit
II. Compare/Contrast Connection – page 2
Each bullet represents a paragraph!
· Discuss the similarities between the two novels that you choose to read. Although they were from different cultural groups, did they have anything in common?
o Give supporting details for your opinion
· Discuss the differences found within the two works. What caused the distinctions? Was it solely the result of the cultural group that was being discussed or was it a product of the traits portrayed by the characters? Did gender play a role?
o Give supporting details for your opinion
o No examples = No credit
III. Reader Connection – page 3
Each bullet represents a paragraph!
· Explain how you could relate to the protagonist (main character).
o Try to find some connection to the conflict in the story or the way they handle the conflict. (man vs. self, man vs. man, man vs. nature)
· Was the main character’s life or situation the same or different from your own life experiences?
· Discuss how the books made you feel and whether or not you would recommend these novels for someone else to read. Rate the books out of *5 stars*.
Due Date: ____________________________
Bring books to class on the due date for a class discussion.
