English III B - Sixth Six Weeks - American Novel Study
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In this six weeks you will do a study of a novel of your choosing (to be approved by me, of course). The novel must be an American Classic, but cannot be something you have read previously in school (like To Kill a Mockingbird). An already approved list has been provided below. Novels listed in the first two columns have links to the full text online. Novels listed in the third column are not available online, but can be borrowed from me or checked out of the library. Additionally, if you have another option you would like to read, see me for approval. : )
*Pre-Approved List*
Ceremony - Leslie Marmon Silko
Their Eyes Were Watching God - Zora Neale Hurston The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail - J. Lawrence/R. E. Lee The Way to Rainy Mountain - N. Scott Momaday The Sound and the Fury - William Faulkner |
Below are the assignments you need to complete for the sixth six weeks of English III.
1. Novel Vocabulary - Complete the vocabulary list below. You may either print and fill in the sheet or hand write the vocabulary on separate paper.
Resources: Novel Vocabulary
2. Quia Quiz over Novel Vocabulary - Follow the link below to take the Quia quiz over Novel Vocabulary. You will need to register for Quia first. You may take this quiz more than once (but you may need to let me know to reset it , especially if you take it multiple times).
Resources: Novel Vocabulary Quiz
3. Novel Study Dialectical Journal One - Choose five interesting quotes from the novel you chose (keep in mind you will need to complete six of these journals for a total of thirty quotes) and respond to each quote in two to three complete sentences. The responses should explain the deeper meaning of each quote, for example: what it means in helping understand the characters, the story, the author’s purpose, the time period, or even what it means to you personally. What it isn’t is a restatement of the quote itself. You aren’t tell me what the quote means; you are giving me the deeper meaning, which is very different. The response is worth 70% of the total grade.
Resources: Dialectical Journal One
4. Novel Study Dialectical Journal Two - Choose five interesting quotes from the novel you chose (keep in mind you will need to complete six of these journals for a total of thirty quotes) and respond to each quote in two to three complete sentences. The responses should explain the deeper meaning of each quote, for example: what it means in helping understand the characters, the story, the author’s purpose, the time period, or even what it means to you personally. What it isn’t is a restatement of the quote itself. You aren’t tell me what the quote means; you are giving me the deeper meaning, which is very different. The response is worth 70% of the total grade.
Resources: Dialectical Journal Two
5. Novel Study Dialectical Journal Three - Choose five interesting quotes from the novel you chose (keep in mind you will need to complete six of these journals for a total of thirty quotes) and respond to each quote in two to three complete sentences. The responses should explain the deeper meaning of each quote, for example: what it means in helping understand the characters, the story, the author’s purpose, the time period, or even what it means to you personally. What it isn’t is a restatement of the quote itself. You aren’t tell me what the quote means; you are giving me the deeper meaning, which is very different. The response is worth 70% of the total grade.
Resources: Dialectical Journal Three
6. Novel Study Dialectical Journal Four - Choose five interesting quotes from the novel you chose (keep in mind you will need to complete six of these journals for a total of thirty quotes) and respond to each quote in two to three complete sentences. The responses should explain the deeper meaning of each quote, for example: what it means in helping understand the characters, the story, the author’s purpose, the time period, or even what it means to you personally. What it isn’t is a restatement of the quote itself. You aren’t tell me what the quote means; you are giving me the deeper meaning, which is very different. The response is worth 70% of the total grade.
Resources: Dialectical Journal Four
7. Novel Study Dialectical Journal Five - Choose five interesting quotes from the novel you chose (keep in mind you will need to complete six of these journals for a total of thirty quotes) and respond to each quote in two to three complete sentences. The responses should explain the deeper meaning of each quote, for example: what it means in helping understand the characters, the story, the author’s purpose, the time period, or even what it means to you personally. What it isn’t is a restatement of the quote itself. You aren’t tell me what the quote means; you are giving me the deeper meaning, which is very different. The response is worth 70% of the total grade.
Resources: Dialectical Journal Five
8. Novel Study Dialectical Journal Six - Choose five interesting quotes from the novel you chose (keep in mind you will need to complete six of these journals for a total of thirty quotes) and respond to each quote in two to three complete sentences. The responses should explain the deeper meaning of each quote, for example: what it means in helping understand the characters, the story, the author’s purpose, the time period, or even what it means to you personally. What it isn’t is a restatement of the quote itself. You aren’t tell me what the quote means; you are giving me the deeper meaning, which is very different. The response is worth 70% of the total grade.
Resources: Dialectical Journal Six
*Major Grade*: Book Cover Project - According to the directions on the project sheet, you will complete a book cover for the novel you chose.
Resources: Book Cover Project
*Major Grade*: Character Analysis Essay - you will choose a character to analyze and complete an essay according to the directions provided.
Resources: Character Analysis Essay
1. Novel Vocabulary - Complete the vocabulary list below. You may either print and fill in the sheet or hand write the vocabulary on separate paper.
Resources: Novel Vocabulary
2. Quia Quiz over Novel Vocabulary - Follow the link below to take the Quia quiz over Novel Vocabulary. You will need to register for Quia first. You may take this quiz more than once (but you may need to let me know to reset it , especially if you take it multiple times).
Resources: Novel Vocabulary Quiz
3. Novel Study Dialectical Journal One - Choose five interesting quotes from the novel you chose (keep in mind you will need to complete six of these journals for a total of thirty quotes) and respond to each quote in two to three complete sentences. The responses should explain the deeper meaning of each quote, for example: what it means in helping understand the characters, the story, the author’s purpose, the time period, or even what it means to you personally. What it isn’t is a restatement of the quote itself. You aren’t tell me what the quote means; you are giving me the deeper meaning, which is very different. The response is worth 70% of the total grade.
Resources: Dialectical Journal One
4. Novel Study Dialectical Journal Two - Choose five interesting quotes from the novel you chose (keep in mind you will need to complete six of these journals for a total of thirty quotes) and respond to each quote in two to three complete sentences. The responses should explain the deeper meaning of each quote, for example: what it means in helping understand the characters, the story, the author’s purpose, the time period, or even what it means to you personally. What it isn’t is a restatement of the quote itself. You aren’t tell me what the quote means; you are giving me the deeper meaning, which is very different. The response is worth 70% of the total grade.
Resources: Dialectical Journal Two
5. Novel Study Dialectical Journal Three - Choose five interesting quotes from the novel you chose (keep in mind you will need to complete six of these journals for a total of thirty quotes) and respond to each quote in two to three complete sentences. The responses should explain the deeper meaning of each quote, for example: what it means in helping understand the characters, the story, the author’s purpose, the time period, or even what it means to you personally. What it isn’t is a restatement of the quote itself. You aren’t tell me what the quote means; you are giving me the deeper meaning, which is very different. The response is worth 70% of the total grade.
Resources: Dialectical Journal Three
6. Novel Study Dialectical Journal Four - Choose five interesting quotes from the novel you chose (keep in mind you will need to complete six of these journals for a total of thirty quotes) and respond to each quote in two to three complete sentences. The responses should explain the deeper meaning of each quote, for example: what it means in helping understand the characters, the story, the author’s purpose, the time period, or even what it means to you personally. What it isn’t is a restatement of the quote itself. You aren’t tell me what the quote means; you are giving me the deeper meaning, which is very different. The response is worth 70% of the total grade.
Resources: Dialectical Journal Four
7. Novel Study Dialectical Journal Five - Choose five interesting quotes from the novel you chose (keep in mind you will need to complete six of these journals for a total of thirty quotes) and respond to each quote in two to three complete sentences. The responses should explain the deeper meaning of each quote, for example: what it means in helping understand the characters, the story, the author’s purpose, the time period, or even what it means to you personally. What it isn’t is a restatement of the quote itself. You aren’t tell me what the quote means; you are giving me the deeper meaning, which is very different. The response is worth 70% of the total grade.
Resources: Dialectical Journal Five
8. Novel Study Dialectical Journal Six - Choose five interesting quotes from the novel you chose (keep in mind you will need to complete six of these journals for a total of thirty quotes) and respond to each quote in two to three complete sentences. The responses should explain the deeper meaning of each quote, for example: what it means in helping understand the characters, the story, the author’s purpose, the time period, or even what it means to you personally. What it isn’t is a restatement of the quote itself. You aren’t tell me what the quote means; you are giving me the deeper meaning, which is very different. The response is worth 70% of the total grade.
Resources: Dialectical Journal Six
*Major Grade*: Book Cover Project - According to the directions on the project sheet, you will complete a book cover for the novel you chose.
Resources: Book Cover Project
*Major Grade*: Character Analysis Essay - you will choose a character to analyze and complete an essay according to the directions provided.
Resources: Character Analysis Essay