Part C: Summary

ENGLISH 122 Global Novel Project

Total Value: 135

There is not sufficient space on this paper to complete all assignments. Complete those assignments and attach to this paper.

Book Title: Author: Protagonist’s Name: Country of Setting: Year of Publication:

Part A: Prior Knowledge

Do you have any prior knowledge regarding this book? What did you know about the author before reading this book? Make predictions based on the title, cover, etc. What do you think the book will be about? What is the value in making predictions? What is the value in calling on your prior knowledge? Answer in complete sentences. (Word Length: 200 Words; Value 10)

Part A: Prior Knowledge

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Part B: Vocabulary Collection

As you read your chosen book, be aware of new vocabulary. Keep a list of words that are unfamiliar to you, or are particularly interesting or effective in their usage. Attempt to determine their meanings in context, as you read the book. Ensure that you consult a dictionary to confirm the meaning. Try to integrate at least some of these words into your spoken language. Present your list of 20 words when you have completed the book. (Value 10)

Part B: Vocabulary Collection New Word Meaning 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.

Part C: Summary

In point form, summarize this book in ten statements. You will have to be selective in the events you choose. You are looking for the main ideas, the essence and key points of what happened. Select the MAIN events of the book from beginning to end. (Value 10)

Part C: Summary 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Part D: Discussion Questions

As you read your chosen book, think about the big ideas being raised in the book. Divide the book into five sections. Pose at least one brilliant question from each section of the book. These are questions that have arisen during your reading of the book and have made you stop and think; they are philosophical in nature. These questions are such that they will provoke thought and stimulate discussion; they will not have right or wrong answers.

You may not have the answer to your brilliant questions, but hopefully you will have an opinion on the matter and would be able to shed light on the issue. (Value 15)

Part D: Discussion Questions

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Part E: In My Opinion

Select one of the five questions you created in Part D, and write a personal response in which you articulate your opinion on the matter. Remember this is not a right or wrong answer; you are attempting to clearly and thoroughly address the issue raised by the question. Use standard writing approaches in which you pre-write, revise and edit, and then complete a final copy. Submit only the final copy. (300-400 words: Value 20)

Part E: In My Opinion

My Question: My Response:

Part F: Author Research

Complete the following chart in reference to the author of the book you are currently reading. (Value 10)

Part F: Author Research

Birthplace Date of Birth Genre of Writing List of Published Works Three Points of Interest About the Author How does this research shed light on the book you are currently reading? (Answer in a paragraph.75-100 words)

Part G: Critical Literacy

Apply the following critical literacy questions to the book you are reading. Answer each of the questions in complete sentences. (Value 20)

Part G: Critical Literacy

Critical Literacy Questions Response to Question 1. Who constructed this text? (age/gender/race/national ity. Do online research to find this information.) 2. How does the age, race, gender and nationality of the author affect the perspective of a piece of writing? 3. What is the topic of the book? 4. What is the message of this book? 5. What is the difference between topic and message? 6. Whose voices and positions are being expressed in this book? Why should this be considered as you read any text? 7. Whose voices and positions are not being expressed in this book? Why should this be considered as you read any text? 8. What are the writer's/producer's views/beliefs based on your reading of this book? 9. For whom is this text constructed? To whom is this text addressed? 10. Where did the title of this book appear to you? Where did you first see it? Why does this matter? Adapted from APEF/ELA Curriculum, page 179

Part H: Personal Response

How do you respond to this book as a Canadian, as a woman and as a man? Does your socio-economic position, nationality, gender and age make a difference as to how you respond? What have you learned from reading this book? Comment on the value of reading books with a global perspective. (300-400 words: Value 20)

Part H: Personal Response Response:

Part I: Significance of the Title

What is the significance of the title of the book you are currently reading? Does the title have a symbolic meaning? Explain the symbolism. Do you like the title? Was the title influential in your choice of this book? Is the title reflective of the essence of the book? Could you propose an alternative title for this book? Answer in complete sentences. (Word Length: 200 Words: Value 10)

Part I: Significance of the Title

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Part J: Connections

How does this novel connect to other pieces of literature, art, movies, television, music, other forms of popular culture, your family, your friends, current events, social issues, etc? This connection does not have to be an exact parallel. You are looking for some incident, character, issue or word that reminds you of another piece of work or event in the news, etc. For example, the novel A Tree Grows in Brooklyn reminds me of Angela's Ashes because they both deal with poverty, Catholicism, New York City, Irish heritage, coming of age, etc. That is a brief connection which begins to fulfill the requirements of this assignment. It is not enough, however, as it does not satisfy the word count for this assignment. (Word Length: 200 Words: Value 10)

Part J: Connections

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