Discuss the title and cover art

Make a prediction about the book

I think this book will be about...

Read the blurb on the back

I’m excited to read this book because...

Connect the topic of the book to other familiar information

This reminds me of...

Make personal connections to the characters or events

The character reminds me of...

Predict what might happen next

Discuss how the illustrations add to the story

Discuss the characters’ emotions

I think the character feels ______ because_____.

Summarize the important parts that happened in the beginning, middle, and end of the story

Discuss your favorite part of the story

My favorite part of the book was ...

Connect the characters, events, or ideas to another book you’ve read

This story is similar to...

Discuss your opinion of the ending

I liked/disliked the end because...