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Novel Study. The River. Chapter summaries. Over the next few weeks, we will be listening to “The River” - Gary Paulsen. . Chapter Summaries . After each chapter, you will be asked to fill out a Chapter Review Worksheet.
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Novel Study The River
Chapter summaries Over the next few weeks, we will be listening to “The River” - Gary Paulsen.
Chapter Summaries After each chapter, you will be asked to fill out a Chapter Review Worksheet. -There are 16 chapters in the book, therefore, each of you should have 16 Chapter Review Worksheets completed by the end of the novel.
Portfolio • You will each be given a folder. • It is your responsibility to ensure that all of your Chapter Review Worksheets are kept in the folder. (16 worksheets) • All worksheets must be submitted at the end of the Novel Study
WHY!!!??? Do we have to complete a worksheet for every chapter?
Because… • You will be asked to add to your portfolio by completing 4 activities. • Writing activity • Character activity • Drama activity • Vocabulary activity • These activities will be added to your portfolio.
Say what…? • Before we begin our Novel Study, you will be given a list of options for each activity. • A list of options for the writing activity • A list of options for the character activity • Etc.
If you complete your worksheets thoroughly, the 4 activities will be a breeze.
When am I expected to complete these 4 activities? There are 16 chapters. You have 2 options. Option 1 You can choose to tackle the 4 assignments as we work through our Novel Study. (Recommended) Option 2 You can wait until the novel is completed and try to complete 4 activities in a short period of time. (Not recommended)
You always have choices, it is up to you to make the right one.
Portfolio? • In mid November, you and your parents will be visiting the classroom. (Parent / Teacher meeting) • During this meeting, you will be showing your parents what you have been working on in class. You will be asked to showcase 2 completed assignments that you are most proud of as well as whatever progress you have made in your novel study.
I have to show my progress? Yes, so you should choose option 1 and complete your activities as we work through the Novel. Insert your Name there !!
Then what? • Once you have finished your 4 activities, you will hand in your portfolio. • What will be in my portfolio once I have finished? • 16 worksheets • 4 activities • (Any audio or video recordings must be submitted on a usb stick)
What are my options?Writing *Choose ONE of the following options* • Write a letter to a friend describing this novel • Write a different ending for the novel. • Write an article for a newspaper that highlights the events that happened in the main character’s past. • Write a diary for your favorite character. • Prepare a travel brochure for the setting of your novel.
What are my options?Character • *Choose ONE of the following options* • Make up 5 interview questions for a character and answer them as your character. • For a film about the novel, which actor would you recommend for the leading role? Explain why in detail. • Write an obituary for a character in the novel. – Make sure to include many details about the character and the relationship he had with other characters in the novel. • Describe what you think happened to the main character after the novel ended.
What are my optionsDrama/Speaking • *Choose ONE of the following options* • Dramatize your favorite incident • Create a 30 – 60 second commercial for your book • Pretend to be a book reviewer and discuss the qualities and failures of the novel. • Prepare a PA announcement to advertize your book.
What are my options?Vocabulary • *Choose ONE of the following options* • Select 10 words that were new to you in the novel, define them and create sentences for each new word. • Select 25 - 30 words from the novel, define them and create a crossword puzzle. • Make a word search using 20 words from the novel.
When is this due? The due date will be EXACTLY 2 weeks after we have completed the Novel.