Novel+Study

**Toys by James Patterson & Neil McMahon**
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 * ===** 2 Pre-reading Exercise **=== ||
 * # a. ** What do you think the book will be about? ** Look at the front and back covers.
 * //I have read many James Patterson books before. They are always fast paced with short chapters - that's why I enjoy them. This book is said to be of the Science-Fiction genre, so I am expecting something out of the ordinary. Maybe the Toys will come to life....// ** ||
 * # b. Scan (look quickly for relevant information) the text until you find information that tells you ** about the setting **: what can you learn about the setting; where and when events happen
 * # c. Now scan further for information that tells you ** about characters **. What are you learning about the characters (people)?
 * # d. Scan through the story. This time look for information that tells you ** about the plot or problem ** (this is called a conflict in a novel). What have you learnt about the plot or conflict?


 * === 3A Beginning the Novel === ||
 * ** The start of the story was interesting because… ** ||


 * === 3B Reading On === ||
 * ** I was surprised when //the main character turned out to be// ** ||