Transcript Novel Project Review - Mrs. Friedrich's English Class

Novel Project Review
Data Sheet Info
• A: Title, author, date of original publication
– Center this information on your first page. Do not
underline or italicize any of the information except
for the title of the novel (novels are always
underlined or italicized)
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• B. Information about the time period:
– Write approximately one-two paragraphs
– You may use the Internet or other sources, but
you have to cite where you get the information
from.
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• C. Genre:
– Write one to two paragraphs
– Genres: fiction, nonfiction, romantic, sci-fi, gothic,
drama, realism, etc.
– Give some background information about the
genre—what exactly is sci fi?
– Again, cite any sources that you use.
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• D. Author
– Write one to two paragraphs about the author
and his/her life.
– Cite all sources.
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• E. Plot
– If you want to use a diagram, check out this website:
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/intera
ctives/plot-diagram/
– You must include the following elements:
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Exposition
Conflict (type—man vs. man, man vs. nature…)
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
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• F. Point of View
– 1st or 3rd person
– Omniscient or limited
– How would the story be different if it was told
from a different point of view?
– Write 1-2 paragraphs
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• G. Passages:
– Write out the passage word for word from the
novel.
– Include the page number
– Write a paragraph that tells why you chose the
passage and how it relates to the novel as a
whole. What does the passage represent?
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• H. Characters
– You may use a list for this section
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Personality:
Age:
Appearance
Purpose in the novel
Round/flat
Static/dynamic
Protagonist/antagonist/foil
Quotes—write word for word, include page #
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• I. Setting
– Write a paragraph that describes the setting(s) of
the novel.
– Be sure to include where it takes place, when it
takes place, what mood the setting creates, etc.
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• Symbols
– Try to find 3-4 symbols in the story
– Write the symbol
• The color red
– Write a paragraph that explains what the object
symbolizes.
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• K. Theme
– Write a sentence that states the main theme or
themes of the novel (love conquers all, drugs are bad,
growing up is hard…)
– If the theme is directly stated in the novel, write down
the exact quote and page number that it appears on.
– If the theme is indirectly stated, provide some
examples from the story that helped you figure out
the theme.
– Write approximately one paragraph
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• L. Tone
– Write one sentence that describes the author’s
attitude toward the story.
– Write a paragraph that supports your claim.
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• M. Diction/Style
– Write a sentence that describes the author’s language
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Formal,
informal.
Satirical
Ironic
Plain
Flowery
– Describe how dialogue is used in the story
– Use quotes to show any use of colloquial language,
figurative language.
– Write a paragraph that discusses the importance of all of
the above elements
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• The data sheet must be submitted to
turnitin.com!