Ind Novel Proj 08

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Independent Novel Project #1 Select a novel (minimum 200 “normal” size pages) that has been written within your lifetime.  This CAN NOT be a book that has been made into a movie.  This novel needs to be age and  ability appropriate, however it can be by an author from any country and can be of any genre  (mystery, romance, adventure, etc.).  No two students in the class may use the same novel for  this project, and titles will be reserved on a first come, first served basis.  Sorry, no nonfiction  allowed for this project.  Also, please be aware that extremely little class time will be devoted to  this project, so pace yourself accordingly to get everything done by the due dates.  Bring the  novel you choose to class with you every day, however, so that you can work on this project as  time permits.  You will lose daily participation points if work time is provided in class and you do  not have your novel with you.  Our RHS library has many contemporary young adult titles.  Be  sure to ask a librarian if you need some suggestions. Project Details: 1. Reading Journals ­ Divide your book into four (4) sections.  It doesn’t have to be exact,  but just take the total number of pages and divide by 4.  You will need to keep a reading  journal on each section.  Your reading journal should include, but is not limited to, the  following for each of the four sections of your book: A. Your name, title of your book, and author’s name. B. The date, section number, and the page numbers in the section you read.  (For  example, February 20,  section 2, pages 45­89.) C. Write a summary of the events that happened in the section you read, as well as  YOUR RESPONSE to what you have read in that section.  Are you interested?  Why or why not?  Were there surprises?  Explain.  What did you like most or  least?  Explain.  How are you relating to the characters?  How is the setting  important to the story in this section?  Etc.  These reading journal entries are to  be NO MORE THAN ONE (1) PAGE. D. Turn in each reading journal entry by the date listed on the schedule. 2.

Poster ­ Create an informative poster about your book.  This poster will be graded for  organization, content, writing, and appearance.  The poster MUST include: A. Title, author, and the book’s 1st copyright date. B. Point of View ­ whether the book is told from 1st person, 3rd person limited, or  3rd person omniscient point of view.  Tell who the narrator is. C. Describe the main character(s), and his/her/its strengths and weaknesses. D. Describe/explain the main conflict of the story.  Don’t just put ___ vs. ___. E. Include 2­3 interesting/important quotes from the book, and a brief explanation of  how they relate to the overall context of the story or character(s).

F. G. H. I.

J. K. L.

3.

Describe/explain a major theme from the story, and how that theme is presented  in the story. Explain why you either do or do not recommend this book to others.  Include your  own at­a­glance rating system (i.e. 4 out of 5 stars?) Include a brief summary of the book, but DON’T GIVE AWAY THE ENDING! Describe/explain the setting of the story.

Discuss/explain unique features about this author’s writing style, such as use of  flashbacks, similes, slang, surprise twists, descriptive style, satire, etc. Include a picture or pictures (drawn, painted, computer generated, etc.) that  represent the story. Turn in the poster by the date listed on the schedule.

Presentation ­ You will be sharing your observations about the book with the class in the  form of a prepared and rehearsed informative speech.  Your presentation should include  the same elements as those on your poster.  Your poster will be your visual aid during  the presentation. 

THE SCHEDULE 11/3­4  ­

Independent novel project introduced

11/13­14 ­

Last day to choose your independent novel.  If you don’t have one chosen by today, Mr. Fobert will choose for you!

11/18­19 ­

Reading journal #1 due today.

11/24­25 ­

Reading journal #2 due today.

12/3­4 ­

Reading journal #3 due today.

12/11­12 ­

Reading journal #4 due today.

12/11­12 ­

All posters due today.  Independent novel speeches today.

12/15­16 ­

Informative speeches continued today, if necessary.

Your Name:__________________________

Today’s Date:_________

Book Title:___________________________

Section (circle): 1...2...3...4

Author Name:________________________

Pages read:_____ ­ ____

Summary:____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Your Response/Reaction/Analysis:________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________

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