Independent Novel Study
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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.
Section One:         Writing
1. Rewrite the novel for a primary class with simple language and illustrations
Interpret the Novel with Examples explains own interpretation   of a written work, supporting it with evidence from the work and from own   knowledge and experience
plot, setting , characters identifies the elements of a   story and explains how they relate to each other
summarize the novel
summarizes and explains the   main ideas in information materials(e.g., textbooks), and cites details that   support the main ideas
story writing ? dialogue
identifies different forms of   writing and describes their characteristics
Organization of Ideas
organizes information to   convey  a central idea, using   well-linked paragraphs
revising and editing
revises and edits own work   in collaboration with others, seeking evaluating feedback, and focusing on   content, organization, and appropriateness of vocabulary for audience
Proofreads
proofreads and corrects   final drafts, focusing on grammar, punctuation, spelling, and conventions of   style
adjectives
uses adjective and adverb   phrases correctly and effectively
positives, comparatives &; superlatives
uses the positive,   comparative, and superlative forms of adjectives correctly (e.g.,   good/better/best)
verb tense uses verb tenses   consistently throughout a piece of writing
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.
journal entry uses writing for various   purposes and in a range of contexts, including schoolwork
reads a variety of fiction   and non-fiction materials for different purposes
reading daily
Section Two:         Reading
1. Draw a map of the area where the novel takes place. Include landmarks, buildings, and sites where important events took place.
setting
explains own interpretation   of a written work, supporting it with evidence from the work and from own   knowledge and experience
setting
identifies the elements of a   story and explains how they relate to each other
2. Think of all the ways a specific character changed throughout the book (physically, emotionally and spiritually).
character explains own interpretation   of a written work, supporting it with evidence from the work and from own   knowledge and experience
character identifies the elements of a   story and explains how they relate to each other
character
makes judgements and draws   conclusions about ideas in written materials on the basis of evidence
character identifies a writer's   perspective or character's motivation
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)
plot explains own interpretation   of a written work, supporting it with evidence from the work and from own   knowledge and experience
identifies the elements of a   story and explains how they relate to each other
plot
summarizes and explains the   main ideas in information materials(e.g., textbooks), and cites details that   support the main ideas
plot
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.
makes judgements and draws conclusions
makes judgements and draws   conclusions about ideas in written materials on the basis of evidence
identify character's motivation
identifies a writer's   perspective or character's motivation
5.Design a front and back cover for the novel. Include illustrations and publisher information as well as a ?blurb? to catch peoples imaginations.
Communication communicates ideas and   information for a variety of purposes (to inform, to persuade, to explain)   and to specific audiences
integrates media materials integrates media materials   (e.g., computer graphics) into writing to enhance message
makes predictions
makes predictions while   reading a story or novel, using various clues
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.
makes predictions while   reading a story or novel, using various clues
makes predictions
7. Connections: Make any text to self, text-to-text, or text-to-world connections.
makes connections
reads independently, seeking appropriate reading strategies
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.
reads independently, seeking appropriate reading strategies
makes connections
Section Three:      Oral Visual
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.
communicates a main idea
communicates a main idea   about a topic and describes a sequence of events
staying on topic
demonstrates the ability to   concentrate by identifying main points and staying on topic
speaks correctly
speaks correctly, observing   common grammatical rules such as subject-verb agreement, noun-pronoun   agreement, and consistency of verb tense
figurative language - simile
recognizes and interprets   figurative language (e.g., a simile) in the speech of others and uses it to   add interest to remarks
tone of voice, eye contact
uses tone of voice and   gestures to enhance the message and help convince or persuade listeners in   conversations, discussions, or presentations
2. Create a talk show with the characters from the book using a script or audio or video tape.
communicates a main idea
communicates a main idea   about a topic and describes a sequence of events
demonstrates the ability to   concentrate by identifying main points and staying on topic
staying on topic
speaks correctly, observing   common grammatical rules such as subject-verb agreement, noun-pronoun   agreement, and consistency of verb tense
speaks correctly
recognizes and interprets   figurative language (e.g., a simile) in the speech of others and uses it to   add interest to remarks
figurative language  simile
tone of voice, eye contact uses tone of voice and   gestures to enhance the message and help convince or persuade listeners in   conversations, discussions, or presentations