Process: Reading the Novel
Step 5: As you read your group should keep track of some specific information. You may include more information if you like, but make sure that you have the following questions answered somewhere in your presentation. Consider dividing these questions among your group and then check for understanding as you read and discuss your book.
To discourage plagiarism, copy each of the questions on a 5x7 index card by hand along with your findings. Also keep track of the sources you use and note them in your presentation. You could divide and conquer this part of the process so that each of you are responsible for finding some of the information. When you come together on Fridays in the lab you can share your work and decide where it will fit into your presentation.
To discourage plagiarism, copy each of the questions on a 5x7 index card by hand along with your findings. Also keep track of the sources you use and note them in your presentation. You could divide and conquer this part of the process so that each of you are responsible for finding some of the information. When you come together on Fridays in the lab you can share your work and decide where it will fit into your presentation.
- 1. Who is the protagonist? Explain why.
2. Who is the antagonist? Explain why.
3. Where and when does your story take place? Include: exposition, inciting incident, and/or rising action?
4. What point of view/s is this story written in?
5. Describe the tone and mood of the story. Does it change and what evidence do you have of each?
6. Describe/explain an external conflict in the story.
7. Describe/explain an internal conflict in the story.
8. Give an example of one or more of the following used in the story: irony, allusion, symbolism, or imagery.
9. What was the climax of the story and how do you know?
10. Explain the falling action and resolution of the story.
Challenge- What are a few of the themes of this novel? Why does it matter?