Part 1 - Vocabulary: (Choose 1) 5 Marks

Vocabulary Log: Choose 15 interesting words from your novel that you do not know the meaning of.
Research the meaning of the word and then write the definition in your own words. Include the page
number where the word was found.

Crossword Puzzle: Create a crossword puzzle of at least 15 words from your novel. Provide a clue for each
word, and the answer key. Include the page number where the word was found.

Thesaurus: Select 15 words from your novel that seem overused or boring. Rewrite the sentence from the
book in which the word was found with a better one. Quote the page number for each word

Identify 15 interesting words from your novel and tell why you think each is interesting. Include the page
number where the word was found.

Part 2 - Reader’s Response: 30 Marks

You must submit a reading response journal at the beginning, middle, and end of the book. Each response
should be approximately 2 pages, double space, Times New Roman, size 12. Use the following questions to
guide you, but the responses should be in paragraph form.

Response #1:
1. What is the time and place of the book? What evidence in the book tells you this?

2. Name and describe the main character in the book. Describe him/her physically and describe his/her
personality and history, if known. Then give your impression of him/her.

3. Name and describe a secondary character in the book. Describe him/her physically and describe his/her
personality and history, if known. Then give your impression of him/her.

4. Describe the relationship between two characters. Include their history together and details of their
relationship. Explain the significance of the relationship to the book.

5. Describe one important event in the book and explain why it is significant to the story (to the plot, the
characters, the ideas of the book).

6. Explain one specific aspect of the culture described in the book. Tell how it compares to a specific culture
you are familiar with.

7. Find one specific idea, event, or behavior in the book that relates to real life. Explain how it relates to real
life. Tell about a connection you made with the story (it can be a connection to yourself, the world, another
text, movie, etc.)

Response #2:
If the time or place changes during the book, explain how and give examples. How does the switching serve
the story?

2. What is the general feeling or mood of the book? Give specific examples of how the author creates that
feel or mood.

3. Compare and/or contrast two characters psychologically. To do this, consider their behavior and
personality. Consider whether their physical descriptions match or differ with their behaviors and attitudes.

4. Give an example of a conflict/s between a) 2 people b) a person and his/her conscience

c) a person and society d) a person and an animal/nature e) a person and a spiritual/supernatural being

5) Who is the narrator of the story? Is s/he inside or outside the story? What is his/her relationship to the
story?

Response # 3
1) If there is any special language used (dialects, foreign words, slang, etc.) give examples and explain its use
and purpose. What is its effect?
2) Does the author use humor, irony, symbolism, or metaphors? Give examples and explain the effect.

3. What is the climax of the novel? What major conflicts lead up to it and what is the resolution afterwards?

4. What is one of the themes of the novel? How does the author reveal this theme? Give evidence.
Comment on how this theme fits in the novel and how it applies to life outside the book. What does this
theme mean to you?

5. What did you learn from this novel?

Part 3 - Character: (Choose 1 Activity) 10 Marks

1. Explain how and why a character changed in the story.

2. Explain why you would like to have one of the characters as a friend.

3. What problems did the main character have and how did they solve them?

4. Write an interview with one of the major characters.

5. Write several diary entries made by one of the major characters.

6. Make a character box. In a shoebox, include 10 objects that would be meaningful to the main character.
On a separate piece of paper, in a paragraph, explain why you have chosen each object.
After the show, have them exchange one more letter mentioning how they felt about what happened.

Part 4 - Plot (Choose 1 Activity) 10 Marks

1. Create another character that would fit into the story. Write another chapter or choose one event to
rewrite using that character. Remember to include a good description of your character.

2. Rate each chapter of the novel according to the level of excitement. Create a tension graph. Summarize
the reasons for your ratings.

3. Find 3 songs that seem to relate to your novel. Print out the lyrics, then hand write on the page using
arrows to explain how the lyrics relate to the story.

4. Do several pieces of art that illustrate the major events of the novel. Write an explanation of how they
relate to the story.

5. Create a story map that shows the major events of the story. (plot graph)

Part 5 – Creativity Choose 1 30 Marks

Chat room conversations. Imagine that your character has found other people to talk with while in a chat
room he or she found while surfing the Internet. Describe the chat room your character was in and why your
character would be drawn to the kind of group that operates the chat room. Then construct the conversation
your character had with others while in the chat room.

File a complaint. Adapt the persona of one of the characters who you feel was portrayed in a sexist or racist
manner. Write up a complaint explaining what you feel was unjust in your portrayal and explain the actions
you would like the author to take to remedy the biased portrayal.

A pamphlet. Think of an issue that was very important to your character. Then create a pamphlet aimed at
persuading others of the importance of the issue. Include factual information, testimonials, pictures or
graphics, etc.

Draw a scene. If you are artistic, think of an important scene and draw it the way you see it. Place the
characters in the scene too and then figure out where you were in relation to the characters when you read
the book. Then write or tape your explanations of why you drew the scene the way you did and why you think
you were where you were in the scene. What does it tell you about who you related to in the novel?

The Dating Game. Imagine that some of the characters are writing up resumes so they can appear on the
“Dating Game” show. What would they say about themselves and what would they say they would like in a
significant other?
Create a character’s room. We learn a lot about people by what they keep in their closets, what they have on
their walls, what they select to put in a room. Select a character you know well and create a living room,
bedroom, kitchen, or some other room that would mean a lot to the character. Draw it or write about it,
making sure to include an explanation of why you designed the room as you did.

Talk shows invitation. Select a character, think about his or her involvements and experiences, then figure
out which talk show would most want your character on as a guest. What would they want the character to
talk about? Who else would they invite on the show to address the issues the character is involved in? Write
up the correspondence between the talk show host and the character in which the host explains what the
character should focus on while on the show.
After the show, have them exchange one more letter mentioning how they felt about what happened.

Create a childhood for a character. If your main character is an adult, try to figure out what he or she would
have been like as a child. Write the story of his or her childhood in such a way that shows why he or she is the
way he or she is in the novel.

Talk show invitation. Select a character, think about his or her involvements and experiences, then figure out
which talk show would most want your character on as a guest. What would they want the character to talk
about? Who else would they invite on the show to address the issues the character is involved in? Write up the
correspondence between the talk show host and the character in which the host explains what the character
should focus on while on the show.

Part 6 - Book Talk (Do 1) 15 Marks

I. Deliver a sales talk for your book.

2 . Make a tape about your book.
3 . Dramatize your favorite incident.
4 . Create a TV commercial for your book.
5 . Create a TV episode for one scene of your book.
6 . Do an “at the movies” dialogue with a partner discussing the merits of the book.
7 . Give an oral report of your book omitting the conclusion. Have the class predict the outcome.
8 . Read a descriptive passage from your book to the class. Prepare a listening quiz.
9. Prepare a PA announcement to advertise your book.
10 . Choose music to accompany an oral reading of a section of your book.
II. Role play a main character and have the class ask the character questions.
12. Dramatize your favorite incident.