Journal Requirements

Spiral notebook or binder Minimum two-three paragraphs Due at the end of the grading period 30pts.

Topics / Options Author information and copyright Historic events that may have influenced the text

3. Characters 4. Setting: Time and Place 5. Narrator 6. Genre / Style 7. Conflict (s) Universal/Specific 8. Tone/mood

9. Rising Action 10. Climax 11. Resolution 12. Theme: literal / figurative 13. Foreshadowing/Symbolism

Journal #1 Paragraph One: Why is reading for pleasure important Journal #1 Paragraph One: Why is reading for pleasure important? Paragraph Two: Describe your past experience with reading. Paragraph Three: Introduce the author, historic background, etc… of the book you are reading. What are your feelings so far?

Time: Evidence / Details example: cars, clothing, texting, media, etc… Journal #2 Setting Time: Evidence / Details example: cars, clothing, texting, media, etc… Place: Location big city / small suburb (Two Paragraphs / Include title and author) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6Upxfs3Iw4

Analyze the impact of the author’s choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story including how characters are introduced and developed.

(Write Two paragraphs, be sure to include book title and author.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98RFnePMOQ4 Journal #3 Character Analysis Character Description Role in the story (antagonist / protagonist) Physical Description Relationship to other characters Narrator’s Tone Feeling associated with wording used Tone of other characters Actions Help move plot (Write Two paragraphs, be sure to include book title and author.)

Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyzing how style and content contribute to the story.

Journal #4 (two paragraphs) Types of Narrators Universal First Person Third Person Limited Third Person Omniscient (Second Person?) Definitions Narrator’s point of view (I) Narrator is in story as a character. Can be removed. “Limited Knowledge” (he, she, they) Removed from story. Know everything that is going on. “ALL KNOWING” / animals & objects https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbe3Ut8rENc

Journal #6 (two paragraphs) Genres Non-Fiction Biography Autobiography Documentary Educational Fiction Romance Science Fiction Dystopian Mystery Thriller/Action Social / Political Satire Realistic/Sports Comedy Fantasy Historical Fiction Western Horror/Violence Humor Chick Lit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNF4zpdDsSU

Analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful.

Foreshadowing and Symbolism Journal #7 (two paragraphs) Foreshadowing and Symbolism Foreshadowing is the use of hints or clues to suggest what will happen later in story. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4K8f01-7dQM Symbolism is the use of one object to represent or suggest something else. For example: LOVE? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69A6xyXGC-M

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Provide an objective summary of the text. Facts that don’t change Details from the book Independent of the reader

Evaluation of a book including summary and analysis Book Review: Journal #5 Evaluation of a book including summary and analysis  Book Review: Must be typed Begin with (see example) Student Name Title (italics) / Author / Copyright Date Five paragraphs Corrections 25 pts.

Books contain complex stories in which the thoughts and actions of human beings are revealed.

Journal # 8 (Two paragraphs) Conflict (s) Internal / External Universal/Specific Man vs. man - Man vs. nature - Man vs. society- Man vs. self - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTnttBbSKLw

Read and comprehend literature independently and proficiently.

Drawn inferences from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain. Analyze how an author’s choices contribute to its overall structure and meaning as well as its aesthetic impact.

Journal #9 (two paragraphs) Climax: The moment in a play, novel, short story, or narrative poem at which the crisis comes to its point of greatest intensity and is resolved. No turning back…. Resolution: The outcome of the conflict. The resolution concludes the falling action. Are all the questions answered? Open vs. Closed endings? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffAOkGg2Lr4

Determine two or more themes of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text.

Journal #10 Themes: Moral lesson of the story https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4qME64SkxM Journal #10 Themes: Moral lesson of the story (1) Literal and figurative (2) Fiction explores important issues (subjects/topic) revenge loneliness envy greed human existence (3) Stories apply to many reader (universal) Ex: Revenge destroys everyone and everything including the person seeking it.

Final Exam Review Paragraph One: Have your feelings about reading changed? Explain… Paragraph Two: Describe your favorite book you read this semester. Explain… Paragraph Three: Describe your least favorite book you read this semester. Explain…

Journal #11 (two paragraphs) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mW2VTUOSWs Mood Tone

Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings. Analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful.

Journal #10 Figurative Language: A form of language in which writers convey something other than the literal meaning of their words. Use video 1 for definitions Use video 2 for quiz

Alliteration- Hyperbole- Idiom- Metaphor- Onomatopoeia- Oxymoron- Personification- Simile- #1 Disney Mass-Up Figurative Language Pop-Culture Quiz #2

Answers Metaphor Simile Hyperbole Alliteration Simile/metaphor Metaphor/alliteration Simile Metaphor/alliteration/hyperbole Metaphor Personification Hyperbole/metaphor Simile/alliteration Hyperbole

Evaluation of a book including summary and analysis Book Review: Must be typed Begin with (see example) Student Name Title (italics) / Author / Copyright Date

Paragraph 1 - What’s the name of the book you read (italicize the title)? Who is the author? Give his/her name and 2-3 details about him/her. Paragraph 2 - What happened in the book? Give a SHORT summary…don’t give away too much! Paragraph 3 - What was the point of the book? What was the author trying to say when writing this book? (theme) Paragraph 4 - How did you feel about this book? Did you like it or hate? GIVE REASONS WHY! If you thought it wasn’t good, what could be done to improve it? Paragraph 5 - Who would you recommend this book to? What would a person need to know before they could enjoy this book?

Writing DOs DO be specific and descriptive (use vivid and precise vocabulary) DO stay focused DO use proper grammar (reread your essay aloud when you are finished—this will help you catch mistakes) DO vary your sentence structure and vocabulary DO use appropriate transitions (remember how to punctuate these) Writing DON’Ts DON’T use the second person (never say “YOU”). DON’T say things such as, “I am going to tell you about…” or “Don’t you think?” Find a tone and voice that is appropriate for the purpose of this assignment. DON’T use contractions (don’t, can’t, etc.).