Independent Novel Study

ASSIGNMENT 1: Reading Connections Log

  Learning Target(s):

  • Think critically, creatively and reflectively to explore ideas within, between, and beyond texts.
  • Construct meaningful personal connections between self, text and world.
  • Recognize and understand how language constructs personal, social and cultural identities

Task: 

As you read your chosen novel you will complete a minimum of 15 log entries into your Reading Connections Log.  For each entry you will complete all the columns. You will choose quotes from your novel that you find significant and have made a connection with.  You will write the quote, the page number and an explanation of its relevance to the story. For each quote you will also write your connection to the quote or section of the story.  We will group the outside connection in three categories: Text to Self, Text to World, or Text to Text.  Be sure to go back and use the guiding questions provided previously to help make connections.

 

Be sure to include:

  • At least 15 entries - spread out over the entire novel (not all at beginning or end)
  • Each column completed
  • Varied amounts of Connection type (make sure you have at least 3 of each connection - Text to Self, Text to World, or Text to Text)
  • Clearly organized and labeled chart

Example of One Entry:

Title:

Quote From Text

Page

Relevance to Story

Connection Type and Explanation

John couldn’t believe his eyes, it was more beautiful than he had ever imagined

93

This is where John, the main character, walked in to see his new home after years of struggling to make ends meet.

Text-to-Self: I can identify with this.  It reminds me of when we moved from our apartment to our families first house.  We each had our own rooms and a yard all to ourselves. I went from room to room, finding my favorite spots.



Assignment 1 - Reading Connection Log (.PDF)

Assignment 1 - Reading Connection Log (.DOCX)



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

Learning Target (6/6 Exemplary)
All entries thoroughly and thoughtfully explain a variety of connections to the text that are unique, insightful, and show an excellent understanding of key elements of the novel.  Examples show maturity in understanding of world and greater community.
Organization and Conventions (6/6 Exemplary) 
The reflective log is complete with the required number of entries, properly formatted with page number and quotes and clearly written.  Examples are thoroughly explained and relevant.  The assignment has clearly been edited for spelling, grammar, punctuation and fluency.  The language used is mature and enhances the overall tone.



Submission:

Use the "2.1 Reading Connections Log" link on the main page of this section of the course to upload your assignment to your teacher for marking.