Novel Study Assignment
Here is a list of assignments for you to choose from. The Novel
Study is worth 30 marks. You are to choose two of the ten-point assignments and
two of the five-point assignments.
Your work should be handed in as one package. You will be
given class time to create a title page. Two computer lab days will be booked
for your use.
- Be sure to include your name on the title page
- Indent all paragraphs
- Peer edit all work
Five-point assignments:
1.
Glossary – find a
minimum of ten words that you did not know prior to reading this book. Include
a definition and a sentence for each word.
2.
Conflicts – list three
conflicts from the story and state how they were solved. Make up a new solution
for the conflict and state how it would change the outcome of the novel.
3. Character
Trait Chart – make a chart with three
columns. Each column is headed with the name of one of the book’s characters. In each column, write a
minimum of five character traits.
4. New
Character – draw a new character that
you think should be added to the novel. Write a paragraph or two explaining why
you would add the character and how the novel would change with the addition.
Ten-Point Assignments:
1. Letter
to the author – write a letter to the author
that explains your reaction to the novel. Your letter must be written in proper
letter format. Include examples from the novel to support your reactions or
opinions.
2. Thumbs
up, Thumbs down – In the style of a movie
review, write a review of the novel you just read. Conclude the review with your
response: was it worthy of a thumbs up, or did it bomb and deserve a thumbs
down? Justify your response.
3. Journal
– in the perspective of one of the
main characters, write a journal that describes their daily life for seven days
(these days do not have to be consecutive).
4. Interview
a character – compose eight questions to
ask the main character from your novel. Include responses from the character to
demonstrate that show your understanding of the character’s traits and voice/tone.
5. Comic
Strip – create a comic strip for the
novel or part of the novel. The commix must have comic-style illustration and
dialogue bubbles.
6. Travel
Brochure – design a travel brochure
that describes the setting in the novel. Include illustrations and written
descriptions that portray the setting and everything that surrounds it.
