Major Assignment: Independent Novel Study - Chez M. Logan

Major Assignment:

Independent Novel Study

Name: _______________________

Novel: _______________________

Mr. Logan

English

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This is a major assignment that will be graded out of 100 marks. If you are

unclear about anything¡­ASK!

The independent novel study is made up of six components:

a) Reading Log (10 points)

b) Vocabulary (15 marks)

c) Reading Journal (20 marks)

d) Story Element (25 marks)

e) Extension Project (25 marks)

f) Assignment Checklist (5 points)

Part I

Reading Log

You must complete this reading log each day you read your novel. Extra copies of

the blank reading log are posted on the class website ¡°English¡± page if you need

more space. The ¡°Brief Comment¡± portion of the reading log may be completed

in point form. However, grammar and spelling will count.

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Reading Log

Date

Pages Read

Brief Comment

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Part II

Vocabulary

As you read your novel, make a list of 20 words that you come across that are

unfamiliar to you. When you have finished reading the novel, choose one of the

following activities.

a) Vocabulary Log: Using your Vocabulary Word List on the following page, choose

15 words from your novel that you do not know the meaning of. Record the

dictionary definition for each word. Quote the page number for each word used.

Must be typed, double-spaced.

b) Crossword Puzzle: Using your Vocabulary Word List on the following page,

create a crossword puzzle of at least 15 words from your novel. Provide a clue for

each word and an answer key. Does not need to be typed.

c) Interesting Words: Identify at least 15 words from your novel that you think are

interesting and describe why you think they are interesting. These words do not

have to come from your Vocabulary Word List on the following page. Quote the

page number for each word used. Must be typed, double-spaced.

Vocabulary Grading

Your Vocabulary section will be marked out 15 marks using this rubric:

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Vocabulary Word List

Use this sheet for your list of 20 words from your novel that are new to you.

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