Title of Novel: ________________________________________________Name: ______________________________________________________Unit Dates: __________________________________________________Teacher: ____________________________________________________

NOVEL ANALYSIS

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STUDENT DIRECTIONSAs you read the novel you’ve been assigned, complete the workbook provided. Each page focuses on

strengthening your understanding and knowledge of the novel. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask! The purpose of this workbook is to help you analyze and understand the deeper

meaning of the text and develop your own conclusions based on your evaluations.

PAGES 1-5 Bell ringer pages for the entire unit

PAGE 6 Novel Discovery: Before you read activity

PAGES 7-9 Vocabulary charts for novel

PAGES 10-11 Comprehension check worksheets

PAGE 12 Identifying & Understanding the Plot Structure

PAGES 13-17 Literary Elements Focus Lesson Charts

PAGES 18-21 Figurative Language Task Card Answer Sheets

PAGES 22-23 Complexity Wheel Comprehension Check Printable

PAGES 24-29 Complexity Wheel Answer Sheets

PAGE 30 Complexity Wheel Rubric

PAGES 31-32 Complexity Wheel Quiz

PAGES 33-34 Movie Trailer Assignment Sheet & Rubric

PAGES 35-36 Board Game Assignment Sheet & Rubric

PAGE 37-38 Sales Brochure Assignment Sheet & Rubric

“BOOKS ARE A UNIQUELY PORTABLE MAGIC.” –STEPHEN KING

RINGERSDESCRIBE WHAT YOU KNOW ABOUT THE TIME PERIOD AND SETTING OF THE NOVEL.

Research the author of the novel. Write three interesting facts. What does his or her past tell you about their interest in writing this novel? Explain the connections.

RINGERSIF YOU COULD LIVE DURING ANY TIME PERIOD, WHICH WOULD YOU CHOOSE AND WHY?

COMPREHENSION CHECK: DESCRIBE IN DETAIL THE EVENTS THAT HAVE TAKEN PLACE IN the novel SO FAR.

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Find an instance of figurative language in the novel. Write it down and explain how it makes a difference in the novel.

Using your own words, describe the main conflict that exists in the novel. Then, create a solution.

RINGERSWrite a letter to the author asking at least 3 open-ended questions you have about the

writing process of this novel. BONUS: how do you think he or she would respond?

Create a comic strip of the events that have taken place in the novel so far. In the last frame, draw what you predict will happen next.

RINGERSIf you were the main character of the novel, how would you do things differently? Why? Explain your answer with examples.

WRITE A BOOK REVIEW OF YOUR novel. Be sure to include your opinions on: writing style, plot, and quality of novel

NOVEL DISCOVERYDIRECTIONS: ON YOUR OWN SHEET OF NOTEBOOK PAPER, ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS BASED ON YOUR RESEARCH.

YOU MAY USE GOOGLE, MAGAZINES, NEWS ARTICLES, TEXTBOOKS, ETC. BE DETAILED IN YOUR ANSWERS.

1. Create a timeline of significant events that took place in the decade the novel was written. For example: the 1920s

2. Describe figurative language. Why is it used and what purpose does it serve in a novel?3. Write 3 unique facts about the author. What do these facts tell you about the novel?4. Read 3 book reviews of the novel. What words are used primarily to describe the novel?5. List one new invention that was created during the time period of the novel. 6. Draw a picture of the fashion (for both men and women) during the time period of the

novel. 7. How is the setting of the novel DIFFERENT or THE SAME as our society today?8. Look up common phrases and language during the time period the novel was written.

Write 3 down. How is the language different from today? 9. What do you know about the novel based on what you’ve researched so far? Are you

looking forward to reading it? Why or why not? 10. Describe the role of both men and women during the time period of the novel. 11. Which form of music was most common during this time period? Find an example of this

type of music and explain whether or not you take interest in this form of music. 12. What literary time period was the novel written?13. OPINION: Do you think you would enjoy living during this time period? Why or why not?

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EXPOSITION: COMPREHENSION CHECK1. Describe in detail the characters that are introduced in the exposition of the novel.2. Describe the setting of the novel. Then, do your best to sketch the scene based on the author’s descriptions. 3. What do you learn about the plot of the story in the exposition? Use textual evidence. 4. If given the opportunity, what changes would you make to the introduction of the novel? Explain your reasoning.5. Who is the protagonist of the story? Describe that person’s physical, emotional, mental, and intellectual traits.6. Who is the antagonist of the story? Describe that person’s physical, emotional, mental, and intellectual traits. 7. What is the main conflict introduced in the exposition of the novel?8. Who is the narrator of the story and what is the point of view used? For example: first person, third person

limited, etc. 9. What is society like in the story? How is it similar or different than the society we live in today? Explain. 10. Based on what you’ve learned so far, what genre would assign this novel?11. Describe the author’s writing style. Is the language similar to the words we use today or different?

Use textual evidence to support your claims. 12. What is the MOOD of the story? Example: anxious, blissful, cynical, etc. 13. What is the TONE of the story? Example: joyful, serious, humorous, sad, threatening, etc. 14. Choose a quote that you feel most accurately depicts the exposition. Write it down and explain why the quote

holds such significance to the story. 15. Using foreshadowing and context clues, what do you think will happen next in the story? Why? 16. BONUS: What is your opinion of the story so far? Explain your reasoning using textual evidence.

RISING ACTION: COMPREHENSION CHECK1. Create a list of events that took place in the rising action of the story. 2. Were your predictions from the exposition (question 15) accurate? Why or why not? 3. What significant event took place in the rising action that raises suspicion, anxiety, or

change in tone/mood? Provide a quote to support your answer.4. Describe the key conflict that the protagonist faces. Provide a quote to support your

answer. 5. How does the antagonist challenge the protagonist in such a way that the protagonist

cannot complete his or her mission? Explain your answer. 6. How do the other minor characters react to the conflict? Create a chart if necessary. 7. Based on the events in the exposition and rising action, what do you predict will happen

next? Provide a quote to support your answer. 8. Describe the different types of power each of the characters have. 9. Provide one instance of figurative language that exists in the rising action. Explain its

importance. 10. How do you think the protagonist will respond to the challenge? How about the

antagonist?

CLIMAX: COMPREHENSION CHECK1. How did the events of the rising action directly lead to the climax of the story? Explain.2. Describe the events that took place during the climax of the novel. 3. Were your predictions from question 10 accurate? Why or why not? How were they different? 4. What role does the protagonist play in the climax? Provide a quote to support your answer.5. What role does the antagonist play in the climax? Provide a quote to support your answer.6. What role do the secondary characters play in the climax? Provide a quote to support your answer. 7. How does the tone/mood change during these events in the story? How do you know? 8. Choose a quote that best represents the climax. Write it down and explain its importance. 9. Who wins in the climax? Who loses in the climax? 10. What “unfinished business” is left at the end of the climax? What loose ends need to be tied up? 11. Based on the events of the climax, what do you predict will happen next in the story? Explain.

FALLING ACTION: COMPREHENSION CHECK

RESOLUTION: COMPREHENSION CHECK

1. Describe the protagonist’s feelings about the events of the climax. Include their physical and emotional reactions to the conflict.

2. Describe the antagonist’s feelings about the events of the climax. Include their physical and emotional reactions to the conflict.

3. What happened immediately after the climax? Provide textual evidence as support. 4. Label each of the main characters as: round, flat, static, or dynamic. Provide an example from the

text to support each of your claims. 5. What are the direct effects of the climax? Provide a quote to support your answer.6. Who has the “power” in the story currently? The protagonist or the antagonist? How do you know? 7. How is the main conflict solved? Explain your answer in detail using evidence from the novel. 8. Using foreshadowing and context clues, how do you predict the novel will end?

1. Were your predictions from question 8 correct? What differences occurred in the novel compared to your answer?

2. How does the author create a sense of conclusion for the reader? Use examples from the text.3. What happened to the protagonist at the end of the novel? Provide one quote to support.4. What happened to the antagonist at the end of the novel? Provide one quote to support.5. What happened to the secondary characters in the resolution? 6. What has changed from the beginning of the story? Specifically, discuss the changes in setting,

tone/mood, character traits, and events. What has remained the same?7. What is the overall mood at the end of the story? How do you know?8. BONUS: What is your opinion of the novel? What was your favorite part? Least favorite part?

FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE task cards TASK ONE: SIMILE

TASK TWO: SIMILE

TASK THREE: METAPHOR

TASK FOUR: PERSONIFICATION

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FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE task cards TASK FIVE: HYPERBOLE

TASK SIX: SYMBOLISM

TASK SEVEN: SYMBOLISM

TASK EIGHT: SYMBOLISM

Why is it important to know and understand figurative language?

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FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE task cards TASK NINE: IMAGERY

TASK TEN: IRONY

TASK ELEVEN: THEME

TASK TWELVE: CONFLICT

Is identifying figurative language easy or challenging to you? Why?

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FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE task cards TASK THIRTEEN: EPIPHANY

TASK FOURTEEN: ONOMATOPOEIA

TASK FIFTEEN: FLASHBACK

TASK SIXTEEN: ALLITERATION

When reading the novel, do you ever imagine the soundtrack that would be

used throughout the story? What type of music would be played and why?

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Complexity QuizSTUDENT NAME:

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DIRECTIONS: Answer the following quiz questions based on the novel you read as well as your answers from the Complexity Task Cards and Complexity Wheel Comprehension Check.

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PART ONE

Using the events of the plot,

design the comic strip version of

the novel. 6 slide minimum.

Exposition Rising ActionBook Cover

If you were convincing another student to read the novel, how would you explain the main conflicts that take place during the novel?

Use your own words to summarize 3 themes that a reader could identify from reading this novel.

What actions would you take differently if you were the main character of the novel? What would result if those actions really did occur?

Complexity QuizSTUDENT NAME:

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DIRECTIONS: Answer the following quiz questions based on the novel you read as well as your answers from the Complexity Task Cards and Complexity Wheel Comprehension Check.

PART TWO

Continue the comic strip

version of the novel here!

Climax Falling Action Resolution

What is the underlying lesson or message that the author hopes the reader will take away from reading the novel? Use textual evidence to support your claims.

What is your overall opinion of the novel? What evidence from the novel can you provide that supports your perspective?

Create the plot structure for a sequel of the novel.

MOVIE TRAILER Description: Create a movie trailer advertising the movie version of the novel or play you are reading.

Project Requirements Your movie trailer should have a theme related to

the novel or play. Your movie trailer should be a minimum of 3

minutes long. Your movie trailer should include a script with

details about your commercial. Your movie trailer should include at least 3

“actors/actresses”. Your movie trailer should have a variety of special

effects (music, transition slides, etc). Your movie trailer should be visually appealing to

your target audience. Include a title of your movie somewhere in the

commercial. It must be evident that you put forth time, effort,

and creativity.

Due Date: _______________________________

Student Name: ________________________________________

CATEGORY 4 3 2 1Presentation Well-rehearsed with

smooth delivery that holds audience attention.

Rehearsed with fairly smooth delivery that holds audience attention most of the time.

Delivery not smooth, but able to maintain interest of the audience most of the time.

Delivery not smooth and audience attention often lost.

Requirements All requirements are met and exceeded.

All requirements are met.

One requirement was not completely met.

More than one requirement was not completely met.

Originality Product shows a large amount of original thought. Ideas are creative and inventive.

Product shows some original thought. Work shows new ideas and insights.

Uses other people's ideas (giving them credit), but there is little evidence of original thinking.

Uses other people's ideas, but does not give them credit.

Content Covers topic in-depth with details and examples. Subject knowledge is excellent.

Includes essential knowledge about the topic. Subject knowledge appears to be good.

Includes essential information about the topic but there are 1-2 factual errors.

Content is minimal OR there are several factual errors.

Graphics Video/commercial contains multiple graphics such as music and transition slides.

Video/commercial contains some graphics such as music and transition slides.

Video/commercial only has 1-2 graphics.

Video/commercial has zero graphics.

TRAILER RUBRIC

Description: Create a board game using vocabulary, symbols, characters, and other important details in

the novel or play you are reading.

Project Requirements Your game should have a theme related to the

novel or play. Your game should have a minimum of 15

higher level thinking questions with answers provided.

Your game should include a guide with directions.

Your game should include game pieces. You may create your game on poster board OR

the computer. Your game should be visually appealing to your

target audience Include a title of your game on the front It must be evident that you put forth time,

effort, and creativity.

Due Date: _______________________________

BOARD GAME

Student Name: ________________________________________

CATEGORY 4 3 2 1Accuracy of Content

All information cards made for the game are correct and require higher level thinking.

All but one of the information cards made for the game are correct and require higher level thinking.

All but two of the information cards made for the game are correct.

Several information cards made for the game are not accurate.

Answer Key for Questions

The creator of the game could easily and correctly state several facts about the topic used for the game without looking at the game.

The creator of the game could easily and correctly state 3-4 facts about the topic used for the game without looking at the game.

The creator of the game could easily and correctly state 1-2 facts about the topic used for the game without looking at the game.

The creator of the game could NOT correctly state facts about the topic used for the game without looking at the game.

Attractiveness Contrasting colors and at least 3 original graphics were used to give the cards and gameboard visual appeal.

Contrasting colors and at least 1 original graphic were used to give the cards and gameboard visual appeal.

Contrasting colors and \"borrowed\" graphics were used to give the cards and gameboard visual appeal.

Little or no color or fewer than 3 graphics were included.

Rules Rules were written clearly enough that all could easily participate.

Rules were written, but one part of the game needed slightly more explanation.

Rules were written, but people had some difficulty figuring out the game.

The rules were not written.

Creativity The creator put a lot of thought into making the game interesting and fun to play as shown by creative questions, game pieces and/or game board.

The creator put some thought into making the game interesting and fun to play by using textures, fancy writing, and/or interesting characters.

The creator tried to make the game interesting and fun, but some of the things made it harder to understand/enjoy the game.

Little thought was put into making the game interesting or fun.

GAME RUBRIC

SALES BROCHURE Description: Create a sales brochure that

advertises an object or home in the novel or play you are reading.

Project Requirements Your sales brochure should have a theme related

to the novel or play. Your sales brochure should be typed with font no

larger than 12. Your sales brochure should include at least two of

the different types of propaganda. Your sales brochure should advertise a symbol,

object, or home in the novel or play. Your sales brochure should be visually appealing

to your target audience. Include a title of your brochure on the front. It must be evident that you put forth time, effort,

and creativity.

Due Date: _______________________________

Student Name: ________________________________________

CATEGORY 4 3 2 1Writing -Organization

Each section in the brochure has a clear beginning, middle, and end.

Almost all sections of the brochure have a clear beginning, middle and end.

Most sections of the brochure have a clear beginning, middle and end.

Less than half of the sections of the brochure have a clear beginning, middle and end.

Writing -Grammar

There are no grammatical mistakes in the brochure.

There are no grammatical mistakes in the brochure after feedback from an adult.

There are 1-2 grammatical mistakes in the brochure even after feedback from an adult.

There are several grammatical mistakes in the brochure even after feedback from an adult.

Attractiveness & Organization

The brochure has exceptionally attractive formatting and well-organized information.

The brochure has attractive formatting and well-organized information.

The brochure has well-organized information.

The brochure's formatting and organization of material are confusing to the reader.

Content -Accuracy

All facts in the brochure are accurate.

99-90% of the facts in the brochure are accurate.

89-80% of the facts in the brochure are accurate.

Fewer than 80% of the facts in the brochure are accurate.

Graphics/Pictures Graphics go well with the text and there is a good mix of text and graphics.

Graphics go well with the text, but there are so many that they distract from the text.

Graphics go well with the text, but there are too few and the brochure seems \"text-heavy\".

Graphics do not go with the accompanying text or appear to be randomly chosen.

BROCHURE RUBRIC

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