January G.R.T. Assignment

This month your task is to read a book in the Science Fiction Genre.  These book have aliens, time travel, and technology.  Another indication is that they take place in outer space.  Every library has a sci-fi section, so just ask.  Some examples would be Star Wars, Animorphs, or Magic Tree House.

The FOCUS for this month will be a Character Study.  When you read a book, the character becomes a new friend as he/she comes to life.  Like real people, the character encounters problems and needs to find solutions to accomplish his/her goals.  Your job to to identify some of these Goal/Obstacle partnerships.

           After finishing the book, please leave a comment including the following things:  

• 3-5 sentence summary (do not give away the ending)
• a T-Chart giving at least one GOAL the character has and then 2-3 OBSTACLES in his/her way.
• finally whether you would recommend the book and why/why not.
  For this please use the RATE format. 
  Restate and Answer (We would/would not recommend this book). 
  Tell why. 
  Explain why.

Enjoy this time reading together.  We are so excited to continue with this great program!