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Independent Novel Study |
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Due: Title: |
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You must complete all activities that are in bold and underlined within all three sections. Then choose any one additional assignment from each of the three sections and complete a finished piece of work. |
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Section One: Writing |
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1. Rewrite the novel for a primary class with simple language and illustrations |
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Interpret the Novel with Examples |
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explains own interpretation of a written work, supporting it with evidence from the work and from own knowledge and experience |
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plot, setting , characters |
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identifies the elements of a story and explains how they relate to each other |
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summarize the novel |
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summarizes and explains the main ideas in information materials(e.g., textbooks), and cites details that support the main ideas |
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story writing ? dialogue |
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identifies different forms of writing and describes their characteristics |
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Organization of Ideas |
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organizes information to convey a central idea, using well-linked paragraphs |
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revising and editing |
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revises and edits own work in collaboration with others, seeking evaluating feedback, and focusing on content, organization, and appropriateness of vocabulary for audience |
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Proofreads |
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proofreads and corrects final drafts, focusing on grammar, punctuation, spelling, and conventions of style |
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adjectives |
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uses adjective and adverb phrases correctly and effectively |
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positives, comparatives &; superlatives |
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uses the positive, comparative, and superlative forms of adjectives correctly (e.g., good/better/best) |
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verb tense |
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uses verb tenses consistently throughout a piece of writing |
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2. Keep a diary for one of the main characters. Make brief entries each time you read the book and date them. Try to reveal what the character may be feeling but that isn't said directly in the novel. |
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journal entry |
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uses writing for various purposes and in a range of contexts, including schoolwork |
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reads a variety of fiction and non-fiction materials for different purposes |
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reading daily |
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Section Two: Reading |
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1. Draw a map of the area where the novel takes place. Include landmarks, buildings, and sites where important events took place. |
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setting |
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explains own interpretation of a written work, supporting it with evidence from the work and from own knowledge and experience |
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setting |
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identifies the elements of a story and explains how they relate to each other |
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2. Think of all the ways a specific character changed throughout the book (physically, emotionally and spiritually). |
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character |
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explains own interpretation of a written work, supporting it with evidence from the work and from own knowledge and experience |
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character |
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identifies the elements of a story and explains how they relate to each other |
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character |
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makes judgements and draws conclusions about ideas in written materials on the basis of evidence |
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character |
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identifies a writer's perspective or character's motivation |
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3. Draw a plot line for the story showing major events along with a short description of each event. Show minor events that add interest to the story as shoot-offs from the main events (use this for your story outline) |
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plot |
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explains own interpretation of a written work, supporting it with evidence from the work and from own knowledge and experience |
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identifies the elements of a story and explains how they relate to each other |
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plot |
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summarizes and explains the main ideas in information materials(e.g., textbooks), and cites details that support the main ideas |
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plot |
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4. Create a life box is a container of carefully chosen items that represent a particular character in the novel. The box must contain six the eight things the character might use daily or have as a keepsake. A line from the novel must be cited to justify each item. |
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makes judgements and draws conclusions |
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makes judgements and draws conclusions about ideas in written materials on the basis of evidence |
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identify character's motivation |
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identifies a writer's perspective or character's motivation |
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5.Design a front and back cover for the novel. Include illustrations and publisher information as well as a ?blurb? to catch peoples imaginations. |
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Communication |
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communicates ideas and information for a variety of purposes (to inform, to persuade, to explain) and to specific audiences |
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integrates media materials |
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integrates media materials (e.g., computer graphics) into writing to enhance message |
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makes predictions |
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makes predictions while reading a story or novel, using various clues |
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6. Predictions: At any time when you are reading your novel think about predictions you can make based on what you have read. Describe one of your predictions and explain what thinking your prediction is based on. |
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makes predictions while reading a story or novel, using various clues |
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makes predictions |
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7. Connections: Make any text to self, text-to-text, or text-to-world connections. |
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makes connections |
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reads independently, seeking appropriate reading strategies |
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8. Questioning: We have talked about asking good questions that would be fun to discuss. Think about what makes you wonder in your book? Think about what you are curious about? Write at least five questions that demonstrate your understanding of the book and your ability to interpret the meaning of the book. Answer your own questions in complete sentences, providing proof for your thinking. |
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reads independently, seeking appropriate reading strategies |
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makes connections |
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Section Three: Oral Visual |
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1. Write a pitch to some movie executives who are thinking of making this novel into a movie. Explain why the characters, conflicts and story would make this book ideal for a movie. Suggest a location, director and actors for the movie. |
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communicates a main idea |
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communicates a main idea about a topic and describes a sequence of events |
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staying on topic |
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demonstrates the ability to concentrate by identifying main points and staying on topic |
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speaks correctly |
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speaks correctly, observing common grammatical rules such as subject-verb agreement, noun-pronoun agreement, and consistency of verb tense |
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figurative language - simile |
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recognizes and interprets figurative language (e.g., a simile) in the speech of others and uses it to add interest to remarks |
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tone of voice, eye contact |
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uses tone of voice and gestures to enhance the message and help convince or persuade listeners in conversations, discussions, or presentations |
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2. Create a talk show with the characters from the book using a script or audio or video tape. |
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communicates a main idea |
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communicates a main idea about a topic and describes a sequence of events |
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demonstrates the ability to concentrate by identifying main points and staying on topic |
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staying on topic |
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speaks correctly, observing common grammatical rules such as subject-verb agreement, noun-pronoun agreement, and consistency of verb tense |
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speaks correctly |
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recognizes and interprets figurative language (e.g., a simile) in the speech of others and uses it to add interest to remarks |
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figurative language simile |
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tone of voice, eye contact |
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uses tone of voice and gestures to enhance the message and help convince or persuade listeners in conversations, discussions, or presentations |
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