Title of Novel: War Horse Author: When and where was the author born? In what year was the novel written? Time Frame Research Answer How did this influence the writing of the story? Give three important details about this author’s life. What was the political climate of the time in which the novel was written? Were there any major wars or conflicts, either local or worldwide, during this time? What was the economic situation during the time in which the novel was written? Was there a depression or any type of major financial suffering during this time? Cite at least two resources that you used to get your information from, using MLA format. (MLA format instructions can be found in the Writer’s Workshop) In a short paragraph, explain what important theme or message your novel reveals about the past. Then, tell how this same message relates to today’s world.

Which trait is used to evaluate a writer's opinion and purpose? a. voice b. ideas and content c. organization d. conventions a. voice

Read this excerpt from holes. a patrol car pulled alongside him. a policeman asked him why he was running. then he took the shoes and made a call on his radio. shortly thereafter, stanley was arrested. it turned out the sneakers had been stolen from a display at the homeless shelter. that evening rich people were going to come to the shelter and pay a hundred dollars to eat the food that the poor people ate every day for free. clyde livingston, who had once lived at the shelter when he was younger, was going to speak and sign autographs. his shoes would be auctioned, and it was expected that they would sell for over five thousand dollars. all the money would go to the homeless. why does sachar include this description of the shoes in the flashback? a.to show where the shoes came from b.to show how valuable the shoes were c.to reveal why stanley was arrested d.to give background on the homeless shelter

What is a generalization? a. a series of events that make up what happens in a story b.hints or clues that tell you what is going to happen in a story c.the final resolution or event that ties up loose ends in a story d. a simple statement about something complicated