ENG+1D+ISU+Novel

**Independent Novel Study**

On this page you will find the expectations for your ISU novel study.

**Objective:**
 * To read a novel that relates to the core novel, //The Chrysalids.//
 * Write 4 reading responses to your chosen novel in which you examine such things as theme, character, setting, and style.
 * To show your understanding of a comparison and contrast of the two novels through a graphic organizer (Concept Map).
 * To develop a Cumulative Activity of their own direction through a RAFTS.
 * To show you understanding of a comparison and contrast of the two novels through a formal analytical literary essay.

Novel Choice: You have the choice of which novel you will read for the ISU. You must make sure early on that the novel you choose is one you will not have difficulty with. You will be given a certain date by which there will be no changing novels. 15% of your final grade depends upon you getting a great start with this assignment.

You may choose any of the novels on the shelf in the classroom. They are all novels I consider to be part of the post-apocalyptic genre. You may also choose one of the novels listed on the following websites and we can determine if it is appropriate. You are responsible for obtaining these novels either from your local library or by purchasing them yourself. Please do not tell your parents that you "have" to go out and buy a novel. If money is an issue, then you can simply choose one of the novels in the classroom. If there is a novel you have in mind and it is not already in the classroom or on any of the lists, please talk to me and I will decide whether or not it fits the post-apocalyptic genre.

[|post-apocalyptic ya fiction] [|Amazon's list] [|goodreads list]

**Reading Responses**: Each reading response will be one page, typed in the MLA style. Each should start with a concise summary of the plot. This summary should be no longer than one paragraph. The summary is to be followed by an examination of the language and style of the novel. Here you will consider things like imagery, word choice, charater, setting, theme, and any other literary devices. The next paragraph will include your personal reflections on the reading. Here consider your opinions about characters and action of the plot. You should also try to make connections between the world of the novel, your world, and the world in general. Finally, you will end each response with 3 important questions for which you will provide possible answers. Evaluation: Each response will be given a level grade assigned to the Communication category.

**Concept Map**: A concept map will help you demonstrate your understanding of the connections between the two novels. It will be essential in preparing for your essay.

From : //What is a Concept Map?// by Alberto J. Cañas & Joseph D. Novak: Concept maps are graphical tools for organizing and representing knowledge. They include concepts, usually enclosed in circles or boxes of some type, and relationships between concepts indicated by a connecting line linking two concepts. Words on the line, referred to as //linking words// or //linking phrases//, specify the relationship between the two concepts.

You concept map may be hand drawn or created using one of the graphic organizer programs online, such as bubbl.us or creately.com. You could combine images and other types of graphic organizer in your concept map. You should also include colour. Your map could focus on examining the theme of the two novel, characters, setting, imagery, or any combination of these.

Evaluation: A rubric for creating concept maps will be used.

RAFTS: RAFTS stands for Role, Audience, Format, Topic, Strong verb. As a class we will brainstorm some possibilities for each component. It will be your task to come up with a creative project based on the RAFTS format.

Criteria: The criteria is dependent upon your chosen project. Since I will weight this a 6, my expectations are that you have put a significant amount of time into it. One page will not do here.

Evaluation: Evaluation of the RAFTS project will be done using a rubric appropriate to the project you decide upon.



Sample concept maps



Expectation:___
 * Role || Audience || Format || Topic || Strong Verb ||
 * || ** Macbeth ** ||
 * || ** Macbeth ** ||
 * || ** Macbeth ** ||
 * || ** Macbeth ** ||
 * || ** Macbeth ** ||
 * || ** Macbeth ** ||