[Book Title] — Chapter-by-Chapter Notes

Use this as you read - important points and questions for each section

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📖 How to Use This Guide

• Read each chapter/section of the book, then review the corresponding notes here
• The notes highlight important plot points, themes, symbols, and questions
• Use the “Your Notes” sections to write your own observations
• Don’t read ahead in this guide - let it guide you as you read

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Chapter 1: [Chapter Title]

What Happens

• [Key plot point 1]
• [Key plot point 2]
• [Key plot point 3]
• [Key plot point 4]

Important Points

[Category - e.g., Character Introduction or Key Symbol]:

• [Point 1]
• [Point 2]
• [Point 3]

[Category - e.g., Themes or Literary Techniques]:

• [Point 1]
• [Point 2]

Key Symbols/Images:

• [Symbol 1]: [What it represents]
• [Symbol 2]: [What it represents]

Character Development:

• [How characters are introduced or developed]

Questions to Consider

• [Question 1]
• [Question 2]
• [Question 3]
• [Question 4]

Your Notes

Write your observations, questions, and reactions here:

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Chapter 2: [Chapter Title]

What Happens

• [Key plot point 1]
• [Key plot point 2]
• [Key plot point 3]

Important Points

[Category]:

• [Point 1]
• [Point 2]

[Category]:

• [Point 1]

Key Symbols/Images:

• [Symbol]: [What it represents]

Character Development:

• [How characters develop]

Questions to Consider

• [Question 1]
• [Question 2]
• [Question 3]

Your Notes

Write your observations, questions, and reactions here:

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Chapter 3: [Chapter Title]

What Happens

• [Key plot points]

Important Points

[Category]:

• [Points]

Key Symbols/Images:

• [Symbol]: [What it represents]

Questions to Consider

• [Questions]

Your Notes

Write your observations, questions, and reactions here:

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[Continue this pattern for all chapters. Adjust the level of detail based on the book’s complexity and length. For longer books, you might group chapters or focus on key chapters in detail.]

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📝 Overall Reflection (After Reading All Chapters)

Major Themes

What themes did you notice? How did they develop?

Character Development

How did the main characters change (or not change) throughout the story?

Symbolism

What symbols stood out to you? How did they work together?

Writing Style

How did the author’s style affect your reading experience?

Your Response

What was your emotional response to the story? What will you remember?

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Next Step: After finishing the book, read the “03 Post-Reading Analysis” document for an in-depth exploration of the themes, symbols, and meanings.

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