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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. Describe/explain a major theme from the story, and how that theme is presented
in the story.
G. 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?)
H. Include a brief summary of the book, but DON’T GIVE AWAY THE ENDING!
I. Describe/explain the setting of the story.
J. Discuss/explain unique features about this author’s writing style, such as use of
flashbacks, similes, slang, surprise twists, descriptive style, satire, etc.
K. Include a picture or pictures (drawn, painted, computer generated, etc.) that
represent the story.
L. Turn in the poster by the date listed on the schedule.
3. 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:_____ ____
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