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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.