Genre Study Form
Genre Study Form
What is the theme of the book? (example: friendship, honesty, courage, acceptance
perseverance) How is the theme shown through the characters in the story?
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2. What is the setting of the book?
Phrases That Describe the Setting
Example: A playground with a large cement
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3. What was the problem in the story and how was the problem resolved?
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4. Provide a brief summary of what happened in the book. Be sure to include the setting,
main characters, the problem and the solution.
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5. Pick one character from the book. Share how the character changed from the beginning
to the end of the book. Be sure to include specific evidence from the book.
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6. Illustrate a picture that accurately depicts a scene you visualized as you read the
story. Be sure to include detail and color.