2.3 Novel Study PROJECT


Task: 

     During this entire unit we have focused on Making Connections to our novels.  For your final novel study project, you will choose ONE of the project mediums from the list below, to create a project that displays your understanding of ALL THREE Making Connections areas: Text-to-Self, Text-to-World, Text-to-Text.  Review notes on these connection areas from the book Independent Novel Study found on the main page of the course.  You can use the quotations you selected in the reading connections log to help communicate your understanding of characters, setting, and theme.  Your project should include the following three parts.

Part A: Text-to-Self will focus on CHARACTERS and your personal connection to them.  You will choose a character from the novel and display your understanding of their situation, choices, relationships, actions or reactions throughout their development.  You will compare these to your own life and how you may have handled, understood, or challenged the situation.  This is your chance to show your understanding of character analysis and also how you relate or not, to the character.

Part B:  Text-to-Text will focus on SETTING and how it influences the story.  You will find another novel or media and discuss how the two settings are similar or different and how they affect the characters and plot.  This is your chance to show your understanding of various literary features of written work and how they affect the overall story.

Part C: Text-to-World will focus on THEME and how your novel can be connected to the real world.  You will first identify a theme from your novel and then demonstrate your understanding of it in relation to a real-world example.  You may connect it to a real-world news story or to your life as a high school student.  Make sure to display a strong understanding of theme, and how you connect with it.  Your theme should be written as a complete sentence.

     Your job is to create a project that shows your understanding of the three parts above.  If you choose a simple project, your mark will most likely reflect that.  Choose a medium that will best suit your abilities and course format.  For example, if you are studying new media, your project should exhibit new media skills.  Below is a list of options to choose from:

  • Podcast
  • Video TedTalk
  • Powerpoint Presentation
  • Series of Graphic Organizers
  • Series of Blog Posts
  • Longer Editorial
  • Formal Essay
  • Memoir

**if you have a different idea for a project medium that you feel will best display the depth of your understanding of the three parts, contact your teacher to discuss your option.


Assessment:  Below you will find the exemplary criteria used to assess the assignment.

Learning Target(s): Exemplary (6/6):  Student analyzes the text with depth and insight, identifying and explaining subtle thematic and symbolic elements.  Student demonstrates a thorough understanding of character, setting, and theme.  Student makes meaningful personal connections between self, text, and world by providing detailed examples with rich explanation.  Student demonstrates extended thinking by using appropriate strategies to display a higher level of inquiry, with maturity of voice.

Ideas/Content: Exemplary (6/6): Exemplary comprehension of project expectations. Final product represents all elements of the task. Exemplary development and presentation of ideas.  Examples are thoroughly explained and relevant.  Content is clear, concise and true.  Accomplishes the purpose with originality, individuality, maturity, and sophistication.

Reflection and Insight: Exemplary (6/6):  Complex connections and original ideas are included in a thoughtful response that includes specific examples of the student’s learning process and growth.  Accomplishes the purpose with originality, individuality, maturity, and sophistication.

Conventions/Sentence Fluency: Exemplary (6/6):  Sentence structure and vocabulary are varied, skillfully written (or spoken), and carefully chosen.  Final product shows maturity in vocabulary, structure, and organization. Reflection on the quality of writing is evident, resulting in few or no errors.  

Estimated Allotted Time: 4-6 hours

Submission:

 This is where you will upload your assignment to your teacher for marking.

You will upload the file (.docx, .pdf, .png, .ppt, etc.) containing your assignment.  

Name the file with your name and the title.  eg. First name Last name Novel Study Project

    • Click Add submission.
    • Upload the file containing your assignment under File submission.
    • Click Save changes.

OR provide the shareable link from your google drive in the online text box.