Nightly Reading Log
*Directions: Read a chapter book and complete the questions below.
Book Title:___________________________________________________
Book Author: _________________________________________________
Who are the main characters: ______________________________________
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Complete a character analysis on your favorite character:
*Be sure to include text evidence
What do they say?
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What do they think?
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What do they do?
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Now, based on the character analysis what trait/s would you use to describe your
favorite character.
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What was the problem in the story?
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What was the solution in the story?
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Give one cause/effect relationship from the story.
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Write a 3-5 sentence summary on the book you read.
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Pick two key words from the story. Say why they are important AND what do you
think they mean (use context clues).
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