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8th Grade Reading Assignment
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Book Selection Classic Novel
  • Select a novel (chapter book)
  • Must be new to you
  • Must be in the Classic Cannon
  • http//www.cincinnatilibrary.org/booklists/?idcla
    ssics
  • http//www.eagleforum.org/educate/1997/june97/list
    .html
  • Choose with your interests in mind

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Chapter Reflections
  • Group Chapters into 5 groups for reflection. Each
    Must Contain
  • Summary of events
  • Personal Connection to chapters
  • Example of a literary element with description.
    (flashback, foreshadowing, symbolism, imagery)

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Journal of Main Characters (20 pts.)
  • This is a running journal.
  • Entries should describe the characters physically
    as well as their personality traits
  • Entries chronicle the characters changes
    throughout the entire story.

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Storys Plot Outline
  • Use Outline form
  • I. Setting III. Resolutions
  • A. Time A. Internal
  • B. Place B. External
  • II. Conflicts
  • A. Internal
  • B. External

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Time Line for the Book (20 pts.)
  • Select 10 events from your book.
  • Describe each event and tell the significance to
    the plot.
  • Should give a good representation of the storys
    contents.

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Oral Book and Author Report
  • Should contain the following information
  • Description of the authors purpose with support.
  • Themes Major and minor ideas gathered from the
    text.
  • Biographical information of the author.
  • Critique of the book The good, bad, and
    recommendations
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