A handout of journal response ideas gives students starting points for interacting with the characters and events in the plot. They align with ELA CCSS 6,7,8 Grade and RL 3,4,5,6. Teacher suggestions are included for this purpose, and I include a CCSS ELA check list for RL 3,4,5,6 skills. Excellent for all-class and small group reading, and work very well for summer packets.Secondly, a simple two page literature circle handout is included to give a break and some variety to student written res