Name:______

Ms. Swanson

English 9, Per. 2, 4, 7Due: Mo 11/2

Fall 2015

Individual Reading Project

  1. ByTh 9/24-Fr 9/25, you will select a novel to read of your choice from the Analy HS Library (novel=book-length, 250 pp. min., young adult or adult FICTION). You must finish reading the novel by Mo 10/26. Then, you will complete the following 5 parts in MLA format. You will turn in all 5 at the same time:

1. Publishing Information

2. Topic Research

3. Works Cited

4. Book Review

5. Literary Devices and Themes

  1. (On page one)PUBLISHING INFORMATION: Underneath your MLA header, type the name of the author, title of the book, the city, publisher,and date of publication, and the number of pages (in proper MLA format).We will do this part IN CLASS on Mo 9/28.
  1. (On page one)TOPIC RESEARCH:write a three-paragraph summary of your research on a topic the book addresses. Include (par. 1) an introduction to the topic you research;(par. 2)outside (real-world) research about the topic—from eLibrary or some other legitimate research source--including what it is and when/where it occurs;(par. 3)an analysis of why the author included this topic and how it connects to the real world (in proper MLA format). Paragraph 1 will need quotes from the novel, paragraph 2 will need quotes from research sources, and paragraph 3 will need your personal analysis supported by quotes from the novel.We will do this part IN CLASS, IN THE LIBRARY, and AT HOME fromMo 10/12 to Fri 10/23.
  1. (On page two) Include a WORKS CITED of the sources you used to research the topic(in proper MLA format), including the novel.We will do this part IN CLASS, IN THE LIBRARY, and AT HOME fromTu 10/13 to Fri 10/23.
  1. (On page three) BOOK REVIEW: In three paragraphs, give an evaluation of the novel you read (not more than one page in length, proper MLA format):We will do this part IN CLASS and AT HOME from Mo 10/26 to Fri 10/30.
  1. Write a one-sentence statement that describes what type of story(genre & subgenre) it is (for example, “The Chamber is a contemporary murder mystery.”);
  2. Summarize the story (plot) in a paragraph (think “plot tree”);
  3. Explain what was interesting in the story in the nextparagraph, giving at least 2 specific examples (quotes) from the novel;
  4. Identify what kinds of studentsyou think would find the story most interesting in the nextparagraph (girls or boys? Freshmen or Seniors? jocks or musicians? etc.), and explain why, using at least 2 examples (quotes) from the novel.
  1. (On page four) LITERARY DEVICES:find an example (quote + pg.#) in your book of each of the following literary devices,label it, quote it, and explain how the literary device is being used (in proper MLA format):We will do this part AT HOME/during SSR from Mo 9/21 to Fr 10/26.
  1. figurative language (simile, metaphor, personification—choose one): simile:“He ran like the wind” (21). The author is using a simile to describe how quickly John escaped from his attackers.
  2. specialized or sophisticated vocabulary: medical language: “The coroner’s report indicated asphyxiation as the cause of death” (209). Here, “asphyxiation” means suffocated.
  3. foreshadowing: foreshadowing: “John’s dream had left him uneasy, especially now that he was watching it unfold before his eyes” (288). John had dreamed he was being chased by unknown assailants, and now they were after him (it came true).
  4. metamorphosis: before the metamorphosis: At first, “John hated his brother; his smile, his wheelchair, his pointer stick all served to evoke pity from strangers” (19); after the metamorphosis: Later, he realizes how much he actually loves his brother, “Donny lay on the hospital bed, tubes leading from his body to various machines that beeped and purred. As John looked at his brother he began to cry. ‘I’m sorry,’ he murmured” (293). The main character learned to accept his handicapped brother as an equal, and no longer tormented him at the end of the book.
  5. symbolism: symbol = a crow “A crow flew slowly across the gray sky toward him. John watched it grow larger, trying not to think about what was happening inside the house. Presently, the crow landed in a tree outside his brother’s bedroom window. It spoke only once, a croak of finality, then flew away. John walked back toward the house. At the door stood his sister. ‘He’s gone,’ she said quietly. ‘I know,’ said John as he watched the crow disappear over the horizon” (295). When the crow appears, someone dies. It seems that the crow symbolizes death and passing into the next life.
  6. theme: In the next paragraph, explain one of the main themes of the novel. For example, perhaps the book was about true love and how true love can never die, even after the death of one of the lovers (as in Romeo and Juliet). Include at least one quote that includes the theme as your example.

Your Name1
Mrs. Blackmer
English 9, Per. ___
Day Month 2015
1. PUBLISHING INFO: Author’s last name, first name.TITLE of BOOK. City: Publisher, Date. Print. # of pgs.
2. RESEARCH:Title of Topic
Paragraph 1: an introduction to the topic and quotes from the novel about the topic
Paragraph 2: outside (real-world) research about the topic using eLibrary or some other official research source, with information (quotes)including what it is and when/where it occurs and a quote from the novel that show how it is a topic.
Paragraph 3: personal analysis supported by quotes from the novel. / 3
4.BOOK REVIEW:
Title of Book
By Author
Type of book (genre/subgenre): The (Title of Book) is a (genre) (subgenre) novel.
Summary of book (1-2 paragraphs)
Interesting aspects supported by 2-3 quotes from novel
Recommended readers supported by 1 quote from novel
2
3. WORKS CITED: (in alphabetical order)
Author’s l..n., f.n. TITLE of Book. City: Publisher, Date.
Print. Page #s.
Author’s l..n., f.n. “Article.” in TITLE. City: Publisher,
Date Page #s. Print.
Author’s l..n., f.n. “Article/Web Page.” Web Site. Publisher.
Date published. Web. Date of Access / 4
5.LITERARY DEVICES:
  1. Figurative language: “quote,” (cite), explain.
  1. Specialized Vocabulary: “quote,” (cite), explain.
  1. Foreshadowing: “quote,” (cite), explain.
  1. Metamorphosis: “quote,” (cite), explain.
  1. Symbolism: Symbol = (name of symbol): “quote,” (cite), explain.
  1. Theme = (name of theme): “quote,” (cite), explain how the quote depicts the theme.

SEE: Graphic Organizer under Indiv. Rdg. Project + Research 2015
Name of Reviewer:______

INDIVIDUAL READING PROJECT: PEER REVIEW

Place a “√” mark in the space provided if everything has been done correctly in that section. Otherwise put an “O”

  1. _____Does the paper have a clear, complete, and correct MLA Header? Circle/correct any problem areas.
  1. PUBLISHING INFORMATION:
  1. _____Is it clearly labeled with the words: PUBLISHING INFORMATION?
  2. _____Does it have all the parts: name of the author, title of the book, the city, publisher and date of publication, and the number of pages—in that order?
  3. _____Is the book title in italics?
  4. _____Is the City: Publisher, Date properly punctuated (ex. New York: Ballantine Press, 1991). Circle any errors; add any missing parts.
  5. _____Is the number of pages included WITHOUT p., pgs. or pp?
  1. TOPIC RESEARCH:
  1. _____Is it clearly labeled with the wordsTOPIC RESEARCH?
  2. _____Are there three paragraphs?
  3. _____ Is paragraph 1 an introduction to the topic you researched with a _____quote from the book included?
  4. _____ Is paragraph 2 a summary of outside (real-world) research about the topic—from eLibrary or some other legitimate research source--including what it is and when/where it occurs?
  5. _____ Does paragraph 2 include quotes from the research and _____ parenthetical citations?
  6. _____ Is paragraph 3 an analysis of why the author included this topic and how it connects to the real world?
  7. _____ Does paragraph 3 include quotes from the novel?
  1. WORKS CITED:
  2. _____ Is it clearly labeled with the wordsWORKS CITED?
  3. Does it have at least 2 entries, one for the source you used to research the topic,
  4. _____ and one for your novel?
  5. _____ Are they alphabetized by the first word in the entry?
  6. _____ Do they have all the required parts (6 for books, 7 for web pages)?
  7. _____ Are the parts in the right order?
  1. BOOK REVIEW:
  2. _____ Is it clearly labeled with the wordsBOOK REVIEW?
  3. _____ Does it have three paragraphs_____plus a genre statement?
  4. _____ Does the genre statement describe what type of story (genre & subgenre) it is (for example, “The Chamber is a contemporary murder mystery.”)?
  5. _____ Does the first paragraph summarize the storyin less than ½ a page?
  6. _____ Does the second paragraph explain what was interesting in the story in the nextparagraph, _____giving specific quotesfrom the novel?
  7. _____ Does the third paragraph identify what kinds of students you think would find the story most interesting (girls or boys? Freshmen or Seniors? jocks or musicians? etc.) and _____explain why, using examples (quotes) from the novel?
  1. LITERARY DEVICES:
  2. _____ Is it clearly labeled with the wordsLITERARY DEVICES? _____ Is each device clearly labeled?
  3. figurative language: _____ Does it identify which kind (simile, metaphor, personification)?_____ Does it include an example (quoted)?_____ Does it include the page number in parentheses? _____Does it include an explanation of how the quote demonstrates the figurative language?
  4. specialized or sophisticated vocabulary:)?_____ Does it include an example (quoted)?_____ Does it include the page number in parentheses? Does it include an explanation of how the quote demonstrates specialize/sophisticated vocab?
  5. foreshadowing: )?_____ Does it include an example (quoted)?_____ Does it include the page number in parentheses? Does it include an explanation of how the quote demonstrates foreshadowing?
  6. metamorphosis)?_____ Does it include TWO examples (quoted)?_____ Does it include the page number in parentheses? Does it include an explanation of how the quote demonstrates metamorphosis?
  7. symbolism: )?_____ Does it include an example (quoted)?_____ Does it include the page number in parentheses? Does it include an explanation of how the quote demonstrates symbolism?
  8. theme:)?_____ Does it include an example (quoted)?_____ Does it include the page number in parentheses? _____ Does it include an explanation of how the quote demonstrates the theme?

Grading Criteria Sheet

Name:______

Eng. 9, Per.2, 4, 7

Date: Fall 2015

Assignment:Individual Reading Project

CRITERIA

/ Points Possible / Student Assessment / Teacher Assessment
III. Publishing Info: Author, title, city, publisher, date and number of pages, centered / 5
IV. Topic Research Summary: has aTitle
Par. 1: introduction to topic, 2+ quotes from novel
Par. 2: outside (real-world) research about topic using eLibrary/official research source, including what it is and when/where it occurs, quotes from novel/research.
Par. 3: personal analysis , + quotes from the novel / 10
V. Works Cited: 2-3 sources, alphabetical, indented, at least 5 parts (author, title, publisher, date, type of work (Web or Print)), including your novel and topic research sources / 10
VI. Book Review:
Type of story (genre/subgenre)
Par. 1: plot summary,
Par. 2: interesting part/aspect, quotes + pg# (2-3),
Par. 3: recommended audience, quote + pg# / 10
VII. Literary devices:
  1. figurative language (simile/metaphor/personif.), quote + pg#, explanation
  2. special vocab., quote + pg#, explanation
  3. foreshadowing, quote + pg#, explanation
  4. metamorphosis, quote + pg#, explanation
  5. symbolism, quote + pg#, explanation
  6. theme: one theme explained, quote included (+ pg.#)
/ 15
Proper MLA format/mechanics: double spaced, margins, indents, font, etc., spelling, grammar, punctuation, MLA header / 10
TOTAL: / 60

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