Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Middle School Required Novel Assignment

Directions for required novel:
Type/Write the answers to the following
A. Complete the Following Information:
Setting:[Be sure to include both time(s) and place(s)]
Conflict:(problem main character faces)
Climax:(how problem is solved)

Theme:(main idea, universal truth, moral, or message –-- Be careful – this is not plot! You should not mention specific names or places when discussing theme.)

B.Complete the following Character Trait information for your required novel. Use the example that follows as your model.

Main Character:
*3 Character Traits(not physical descriptions!)
*Supporting Evidence from Text FOR EACH TRAIT
(book)(Dialogue and excerpts taken from the text are best!)
*Page numbers where each piece of evidence is found.

Example:
Main Character: The third pig in The Three Little Pigs
Trait Evidence/Page Number:
intelligent He built his house out of bricks because he knew the wolf would not be able to destroy his house. (8)


C. Answer the following in complete sentences:
Describe your favorite scene and explain why it is your favorite.

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