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November 17, 2009
Novel Study
Response Reading Assignment over Thanksgiving Break
Read pp. 190-212 due 11/30.
Notes about the reading of pp. 190-212 due 11/30.
Choose a character in the book.
From the medieval England time period, imagine that you are this character.
Present day: Our class is going on a field trip, traveling back in time! You, as a character in the book, will be our guide, introducing us to characters in the book.
1. As our guide, write a letter to our class describing who we will meet, what we will see, and what we should bring (clothes, money, gifts, etc.)
1-2 pages
2. Analyze the book for recurring themes, (bravery, loyalty, friendship, loneliness, etc.) Cite examples with quotes from the book with page numbers.
1-2 paragraphs
3. Please give your recommendation of this book. Did you like it or dislike it? Why?
1 paragraph
Your essay will be worth the following points:
Title page 5
Grammar 5
Punctuation 5
Spelling 5
Sect. 1 15
Sect. 2 5
Sect. 3 10
Total: ___/50
Sections 1-3 will be graded upon the quality of answers to these questions:
How well does the response address the questions/prompts?
How well does the response reflect careful reading of the book?
How well is the response written?
Point values:
5 Exceeds standards
4 Meets standards
3 Minor revisions needed
2 Needs more instruction
1 Needs a great deal more instruction
N Not enough evidence to assess
Posted by ValerieC at November 17, 2009 06:05 PM