Assignment #13 - Final Book Review

Write a book review of the novel you read.  I expect very detailed responses for this assignment mainly because it is your final one for your novel.  YOU MUST follow the criteria given on the following websites: (Choose the appropriate criteria according to your novel - fiction or non-fiction)

1.) FICTION NOVELS - http://teach.fcps.net/literaryclub/old/fictionportfoliograde4_8.htm

2.) NON-FICTION - http://teach.fcps.net/literaryclub/old/nonfictiongrades4_8portfolio.htm

Assignment #12 - Lesson learned

What did you learn from this novel? In answering this, you may comment on any aspect of the novel including how it is written.

Assignment # 11 - 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 #10 - 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 #9

List 5 events from your novel chronologically.  Start with what you know about PLOT curves.  You can start with your introduction, go to your rising action, the climax, the falling action, and the conclusion.  Use the format shown below:

1.) <insert sentence(s) and explanation>
2.) <insert sentence(s) and explanation>
etc

ASSIGNMENT #8

1.) We have been studying many reading strategies since the beginning of the year.  One that we focused on for quite some time was questioning.   We worked on developing our ability to create simple and DEEP questions.  Remember, answers to DEEP questions, cannot be solved by reading and searching for the information within the story.  You must use your inference skills and critical thinking skills.  In a single response to this post, please post 2 DEEP questions in the format listed below.
***DON’T FORGET TO ANSWER AT LEAST 1 DEEP QUESTION WRITTEN BY YOUR CLASSMATE***

#1.) <Write your DEEP question here>
#2.) <Write your DEEP question here>

ASSIGNMENT #7

1.) We have been studying many reading strategies since the beginning of the year.  One that we focused on for quite some time was questioning.   We worked on developing our ability to create SIMPLE and deep questions.  Remember, answers to SIMPLE questions can be solved by reading and searching for the information within the story.   In a single response to this post, please post 2 SIMPLE questions in the format listed below.  

             #1.) <Write your SIMPLE question here>

             #2.) <Write your SIMPLE question here>

2.) In addition to creating 2 SIMPLE questions, please answer at least 2 other questions that have been posted by your peers (NOT YOURS).  Remember, you must always answer in full and complete sentences.