Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume
1st Paragraph : Introduce your book. Give the title and the name of the author. Write about the setting (where the story takes place, usually time and place). Introduce the characters in the story. Use lots of adjectives to describe each character and their personality. What role does each character play in the story? Discuss what conflict/problem the main character faces in the story. If you’re still having trouble with ideas you can answer the 5 W’s who, what, when, where, and why?
2nd Paragraph: Compare & Contrast at least two characters. How are they alike? How are they different? Are their personalities the same or different? How are they important to the story?
3rd Paragraph:What is the theme of the book? What message or “lesson” did you take away from the book? Explain your answer by giving at least 2 examples of evidence from the book. Make sure to cite the page number in your paragraph.
4th Paragraph: Write a paragraph giving your opinion on the book. Write about why you liked or disliked the book. Give lots of details. Was the book confusing? Was it too easy to read or too hard? Was it predictable/believable? Did you like the ending? What was your favorite part? Would you recommend the book? Explain.
