Thurs. Dec. 15 to Wed. Dec. 21, 2016 Independent Novel Study

For the next five days, I am giving you time to work on and hopefully complete your independent novel study. You must keep in mind that this project is DEAD-LINED for Friday, January 6, 2017. I will not take it late. This means that you should have it in BEFORE (you got the assignment in September: see earlier blogs).

Mon. Dec. 5, to Wed. Dec. 14, 2016 : The Bear Assignments

Today, you were given the list of assignments due for the novel The Bear. I am pasting it below for those who are absent. It is also in your portfolio.

The Bear: Novel Study

Fall, 2016

Each of the activities presented here must be completed and submitted by the end of the day on Wednesday, December 14, 2016.

1.     Using a visual format (web, concept map, mind map), describe the setting in the following terms (value: 10):

a. year

b. season of the year

c. amount of time the novel spans

d. location

e. place where most action occurs

f. cultural background of the characters

g. the historical information needed to understand this story in context (political, social)

2.     Using the same, or another visual format (web, concept map, mind map), create a plot line of this novel (value: 50).

3.     Using the same, or another visual format (web, concept map, mind map), create sub plot lines for this novel (value: 40).

4.     In all novels, there are themes. There is always one, but usually many. Using a graphic organizer and your “Canadian Themes” sheet (BOTH SIDES!!!!!), identify the recurring ideas in the novel. Explain how they are developed using examples from the novel (value: 50).

5.     Write an essay in which you explain which character you either most identify with or least identify with. Explain this using examples from the character’s life, experiences, reactions and/or personality and your life, experiences, reactions and/or personality.  This can be written from the personal point of view (value: 50).