Reading File 2022-2023

NAME: FORM: DATE:

Title: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Author: ____________________________________________________________________________
Insert a picture of
Author’s website: _______________________________________________________________________ the book here
ISBN: _________________________ / Original publication date: ________________

Points: ___ (according to the Literature List)

1. TITLE-EXPLANATION: write a short but clear explanation on the title of the book

2. SETTING & TIME: when and where does the story happen; add, when possible, the exact location, and
relate the story to the time it was written in

3. MAIN CHARACTER(S): describe all the main characters (looks, personality, nature) and the way they
change throughout the story

4. PLOT & STRUCTURE: describe, in short, what the storyline is (i.e. series of related events; line of rising
and falling action, etc.) and how the book is structured

5. NARRATIVE TECHNIQUE: which techniques does the writer use to tell his/her story?
Check out: http://www.thinkib.net/englishalanglit/page/10277/narrative-technique

6. GENRE + THEME(S): define the genre and give the main theme(s) of the book and write a short
description on each theme

7. CLIMAX/TURNING POINT: describe the climax/turning point in the story and mention the according
page(s)

8. SHORT SUMMARY: Give a short summary of the book (or find a trustworthy summary on the web and
copy that, including the link, into this file)

9. OPINION/JUDGMENT: give your detailed and well-argued view of the book (with a minimum of 350
words)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Leave the questions out in your file
- Pay attention to the lay-out (keep the font as it is, use clear paragraphing, etc.); sloppy work will be
returned!
- Use an English spellchecker before sending in your report
- Your reading file will serve as a theoretical background for your oral exam in HAVO-5 and/or VWO-6 so
make sure you write down sufficient in depth information
Je hoeft deze opdrachten niet te maken, als je je verslag op tijd inlevert.

EXTRA ASSIGNMENTS 1:

 Timeline: Create a timeline that includes both the events in the novel and historical information of the
time.
 State of the Union: The President of the USA wants to recommend your book to the nation: write one
important realization to him you had while reading this book and why he should recommend it. Use a
minimum of 250 words

EXTRA ASSIGNMENTS 2:
 Billboard: As in the movies, take what seems the most compelling image(s) and create an ad.
 Newspaper Connection: read a newspaper or magazine to find articles that somehow relate to issues
and ideas in the book(s) you have read. Copy these articles into your bookreport and discuss the
relation between the article and your book (use a minimum of 500 words).