Lesson 7.1 - NOVEL STUDY_ Let's Begin
Specific Expectations:
Reading for Meaning: 1.3; 1.4; 1.6; 1.7
Reading with Fluency: 3.2
Learning Goal(s):
In this lesson, you will begin reading the novel you have selected with another partner or alone.
You will plan out a daily schedule to complete the reading within a six (6) day period. This unit is seven (7) days long. The last day will be a Powerpoint presentation to the class. THIS WILL BE YOUR FINAL EXAM FOR 20 MARKS.
1. The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood {LEE & TINA}
2. The Road by Cormac McCarthy {THOMAS & VINCENT}
3. The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger {BRYAN}
4. Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury {DELBERT & ERIC}
5. Maria Chapdelaine by Louis Hemon {LAURA}
6. A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman {CHRISTINA & KHLOE}7. Animal Farm by George Orwell. { CODY and JOSEPH}
Research the author of the novel you have selected and write a brief biography including all of the important and relevant parts of their life that may affect the novel you have chosen.
With your partners, plan out a daily class reading and home reading schedule so that you can complete your novel in six (6) days. Plan on reading 30 minutes before the break and 30 minutes after the break each day.
The interpretation of any novel you read changes, depending upon your cultural background, class, generation, gender, and personality.
As a class we will watch a PBS documentary and listen to authors describe how different readers can have different opinions and interpretations of the same book.
NOVEL STUDY
KEEP ALL THESE IDEAS IN MIND BECAUSE THEY WILL BE NEEDED
FOR YOUR POWERPOINT PRESENTATION (FINAL EXAM)
Annotating as you read your novel is an excellent way to keep track of literary elements within the novel. It deepens your understanding of the text and broadens your perspective on many elements within the novel. In this way, you have up-to-date information, opinions and ideas about every section of the novel, making it easier to analyse and prepare your Powerpoint Presentation on Tuesday, May 2nd.
While annotating your novel, make notes on the following:
1. LITERARY STYLE: What literary devices does the author use? Imagery; Figurative Language; Descriptive Language; Dialogue etc.
2. CHARACTERS: How do the characters interact with each other, grow and change in the novel? Can you identify with them? How do you feel about them? What is their role?
3. SETTING: Where are the principal locations in the novel? How does the author describe them? What image is in your mind when you picture them? How do they contribute to the mood of the story?
4. MAIN EVENTS: What are the key plot points (events) throughout the novel? What are the turning points and shifts? How do they contribute to the story and enrich the characters? What is your reaction to these events?
5. THEME: What is the focus of the novel? What is the author's purpose in writing the book? What message does he/she want to share with you? What does the author want you to learn about?
6. INTENDED AUDIENCE: Is there a particular age, gender or population that the author is aiming this novel towards? Who might benefit from reading this work? Would you recommend it to anyone?
7. OWN OPINION/CONNECTIONS TO THE TEXT: Make connections to the text from your past/everyday experiences.
8. TEXT AND SOCIETY-What message can you learn from the text about past/present communities and societies?
9. POINT OF VIEW: Whose Point of View is being expressed in the novel or text? How do you know?
Each Day fill in these Reading Reports. There are print copies in the class.
DO NOT UPLOAD ON MOODLE- Share an open discussion about your novel with the class
Students to complete this after you've finished all activities/tasks in today's lesson.