Phoenix Individual Novel Study - WCLN
Grade 9 Independent Novel Study
Name: _______________________________________________
Date novel started: _____________ finished ____________
Name of novel: _________________ Author’s name: _______________
Answer all questions in complete sentences. As much as possible, reference your ideas clearly to the book, giving page numbers if you can. Make certain to fill all available space.
Pre-reading:
What made you pick this novel to read?
What did you already know about the novel? The author?
What are you able to find out about the novel and author? (do some research here).
Reading:
1. Where is the novel set ? (place and time – be specific)
2. Describe the main character, giving specific reference to physical details.
3. How does the character act in general?
4. How does the character behave towards others? Give examples.
5. Who are the other characters in the story? Describe these characters.
6. How do others act towards the main character? Describe specific actions.
7. All stories focus on a conflict. What is the main character struggling with in this story? What complications prevent the character from immediately solving the problem?
8. How is the story resolved at the end?
9. What does the main character learn as a result of the events in the story?
10. How would you rate this novel as a work of fiction? Support your opinions with specific references to the novel.
11. Find a review of the novel and respond to it. Respond to the reviewer’s assessment of the work.
12. Describe a central theme in this novel. What do you think of the author’s ideas? Be specific.
Vocabulary:
As you read the novel, look up words with which you are unfamiliar, in the dictionary (could be an online dictionary). Make sure that it is the same sense of the word (i.e. is it “set” the table, or a “set” of glasses?)
1. Word in novel: ________________________ page # ____________
Definition _________________________________________________________
My use of the word in a sentence: ____________________________________
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2. Word in novel: ________________________ page # ____________
Definition _________________________________________________________
My use of the word in a sentence: ____________________________________
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3. Word in novel: ________________________ page # ____________
Definition _________________________________________________________
My use of the word in a sentence: ____________________________________
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4. Word in novel: ________________________ page # ____________
Definition _________________________________________________________
My use of the word in a sentence: ____________________________________
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5. Word in novel: ________________________ page # ____________
Definition _________________________________________________________
My use of the word in a sentence: ____________________________________
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6.Word in novel: ________________________ page # ____________
Definition _________________________________________________________
My use of the word in a sentence: ____________________________________
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7. Word in novel: ________________________ page # ____________
Definition _________________________________________________________
My use of the word in a sentence: ____________________________________
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8. Word in novel: ________________________ page # ____________
Definition _________________________________________________________
My use of the word in a sentence: ____________________________________
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9. Word in novel: ________________________ page # ____________
Definition _________________________________________________________
My use of the word in a sentence: ____________________________________
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10. Word in novel: ________________________ page # ____________
Definition _________________________________________________________
My use of the word in a sentence: ____________________________________
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