Assignment #10 - Time/Place Switch

If the time or place switches around during the book, explain how and give examples.  How does this switching serve the story?

Assignment #9 - Connection to Real Life

Find one specific idea, event, or behavior in the book that relates to real life. Explain the relationship you see.  

Assignment #8 - Culture

Explain one specific aspect of the culture described in the book.  Tell how it compares to a specific culture you are familiar with. (paragraph form)

Assignment #7 - Powerful Passage

Write about the most powerful passage in your novel.  

1.) What was the passage/event?  

2.) Describe in great detail why you feel this passage/event from the story had a profound impact on you.  Be sure to include details and examples from the novel.  

Assignment # 6 - Mood

What is the general feeling or mood of the book?  Give specific examples of how the author creates that feeling or mood.

Assignment #5 - Descriptive Writing

We have been working on descriptive writing all year.  This is your opportunity to show the class your descriptive writing abilities.  Write a paragraph describing (in your own words) an exciting event that occurred in your story.  Be sure to provide as many details as possible and provide support by using examples from the story.  Remember, make sure your writing is fluid by using proper transitions.

1.) Use as many good adjectives as possible to describe the nouns in your paragraph.
2.) Use as many good adverbs as possible to describe your verbs.
3.) Use as many vocabulary words that you have learned this year.

Assignment #4 - Visualization / Setting

Imagine you are the main character in the novel. Describe the setting and your surroundings given what you know about the story.  Be as descriptive as possible (use lots of adjectives when appropriate) and use transition words.