Themes

Describe a theme that has appeared in the book - what it is, where it appears, and what it means.

Characters

Describe a character (one that no one else has done yet).  How is the character introduced?  What seems important about him?  What is his relationship to Ender? Why do you think he's in the story?

Free Choice

Choose a section we have not yet discussed in class and explain why you think it is significant to the book.

Lit. Letters

Write a letter (not addressed to anyone in particular) commenting on the section you read for class:  ask questions, point out what you think is important, make predictions about what's to come, etc.  Alternatively, you may answer another person's letter.

Symbols

Pick a symbol that arises in the section assigned, include the page number where it first appears, and say what you think it symbolizes and why.