The+Cay+Reflection

The Cay Reflection Paper

 * Your reflection should include the following paragraphs. Each paragraph should answer/explain what's mentioned for each paragraph description. I've tried to arrange the questions in an order that will help you organize your writing.

Summary Paragraph**: Identify author, title, main idea. Identify the novel's genre. Brief summary of the novel in terms of beginning, middle and end. "Hint" of ending. At least 6-8 sentences in length.


 * Setting Paragraph:** Identify the setting of the novel -- tell when and where it takes place. Give specific details about what makes the setting unique -- does the setting change? Explain why the author has selected this setting. Why is it important to the main idea or theme of the novel?


 * Character Development Paragraph**: Discuss the main character in novel (Phillip). How does Phillip develop as character in the novel? Who is he at the beginning of the novel? What key events cause him to change during the middle of the novel? Who is he at the end of the novel?


 * Theme/Message Paragraph:** Explain what you think the "message" of the novel is. What is the author trying to communicate through this story? Why did he write the novel? Describe an event(s) in the novel that "prove" what you think.


 * Critics Choice Paragraph:** How would you rate this novel? Explain why you liked the novel, or disliked it. What made it good/bad? Who might enjoy a novel like this? Or why should students read this novel?


 * Extra Credit Choice One:** Which character in the novel would you most like to be like? Which of his character traits would you like to have most in yourself or a friend? Why? What have you learned most from this character?

1. //The Cay// is the title of the novel. You should format it as I did the last sentence. 2. Avoid using the word "I" in your paper. (//I think __The Cay__ is a survival story// should be //__The Cay__ is a survival story.//) The reader knows it's your thinking. Simply state your idea. 3. Proofread your paragraphs. Do you have a strong topic sentence? Do you have 6-8 sentences for each paragraph? If not read each sentence and ask your self questions -- who, **what**, where, when, **why, how**? 4. Did you check spelling?
 * General Reminders**: