Senior Novel Study:
You are to choose one of the following books. Those
listed under, Classics, are books that college professors expect you to know.
Those under, Contemporary, are modern day novels that have strong literary
relevance. You will be given a “menu” of activities that you are to complete
for your novel, including options for a creative project. Choose a book that
interests you, as you will be responsible for all activities.
Classics:
Jane Eyre
Wuthering Heights
1984
Brave New World
Catch 22
Catcher in the Rye
Dracula
Around the World in 80 Days
Metamorphosis
The Scarlet Letter
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Contemporary:
The Things They Carried
American Son
The Color of Water- (literary non-fiction)
Angela’s Ashes- (literary non-fiction)
House of the Spirits
The Fault in Our Stars
Slaughterhouse Five
Sarah’s Keys
Easy
Choose two.
30 points a piece
Due Jan 27th and 31st |
Create a vocabulary test using words from the book. (Use words you
didn’t really know prior to reading them. Minimum of 20. Supply an answer
key.)
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Write a plot summary that might be found on a book jacket. (Minimum
of ¾ page typed.)
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Write a detailed description for each major character. (Minimum of 5:
looks, personality, and role in the book.)
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Medium
Choose one.
80 points
Due Feb 5th |
Create a detailed NNE chart, with a focus on the effect- E (Minimum
of 20 different elements)
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Choose a theme song for your book. Write a one page analysis
comparing the song and your book.
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Interview a character from your book. Write at least ten questions and
answers that will give the character the opportunity to discuss his/her
thoughts and feelings about his/her role in the story. (Be insightful and
thorough)
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Difficult
Choose one.
140 points
Due Feb 12th |
Write a rhetorical analysis essay:
What was the overall message of your book, and how did the author use
rhetorical devices to convey this message?
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Choose one of the characters and write a sequel revolved around their
life. (Minimum of two pages and in the same spirit of your original book.)
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Write an analytical compare and contrast essay about the protagonist
and antagonist from your book. Use text evidence to demonstrate their
connection, roles, similarities, and differences.
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Creative
120 points
Due Feb 17th |
Create a music video for your book. It must be symbolically and
thematically linked and very-well edited. (A brief written explanation is
also required.)
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Create a board game for your book. You will need well-written
instructions, a professional looking game board, and it must be playable.
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Write and record an original song revolved around the characters and/or
storyline of your book. You must submit the written and recorded portion,
along with a brief analysis connecting the two.
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Total Points: 400
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