Reading Wheel Questions

Information / Non-Fiction

Briefly explain some of the topics your book covers (use the index or contents page to help).

Tell us three things you have learned from this book.

Historical

At what point in time is this book set? How do you know?

What sorts of technology do we have today that were not available then?

Science Fiction

Tell us in what year was this book set? (You may have to make an educated guess)

What inventions were being used in the book which do not yet exist?

Adventure / Mystery

Your main character(s) must have been through some exciting experiences. Copy out, or photocopy, one of the most exciting passages of this book.

Tell us why you admire that character.

Drama

This book is supposed to be about regular people. What happens in the book to make it interesting to read about other regular people?

Fantasy

What strange or unusual creatures are there in this book? (Draw and label diagrams, or describe them). Describe how regular human beings fit into this book?




Horror

Describe what was the scariest part of this book?

Why do you think it was so scary? Is there anyone you think should not read this book?

Poetry

Why are these poems together in one book? Choose your favourite poem from this book and copy it neatly onto blank A4 paper so we can make a book of favourite poems. Illustrate your poem.

Humour

Explain what the author did to make this book so funny.
Draw and caption the funniest part.

The Classics

When was this book written?

See what you can find out about the author.


Animals

Whether your book is fiction or non-fiction, write down a list of facts about one (or more) of the main animals in the book.  How does the animal you have chosen suit its habitat - what are its adaptations?

Natural Disasters

Describe the natural disaster you have been reading about.  How were / are people affected by it?  What was the worst disaster of this type in recorded history (you may need to research a little further)?




Space
List 6 (or more) things which would make it very difficult to survive in space (assuming you were in a spaceship!!)  
Explain what, for you, was the most interesting thing you read about in this book?

Craft / Cooking / Instructions
Make at least one thing following the instructions or lessons in this book.  Take a photograph or video of it.  Have a friend or family member write a comment or review of your work.

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