Novel Project Review

Data Sheet Info A: Title, author, date of original publication Center this information on your first page. Do not underline or italicize any of the information except for the title of the novel (novels are always underlined or italicized)

Data Sheet Info B. Information about the time period: Write approximately one-two paragraphs You may use the Internet or other sources, but you have to cite where you get the information from.

Data Sheet Info C. Genre: Write one to two paragraphs Genres: fiction, nonfiction, romantic, sci-fi, gothic, drama, realism, etc. Give some background information about the genre—what exactly is sci fi? Again, cite any sources that you use.

Data Sheet Info D. Author Write one to two paragraphs about the author and his/her life. Cite all sources.

Data Sheet Info E. Plot If you want to use a diagram, check out this website: http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/plot-diagram/ You must include the following elements: Exposition Conflict (type—man vs. man, man vs. nature…) Rising Action Climax Falling Action Resolution

Data Sheet Info F. Point of View 1st or 3rd person Omniscient or limited How would the story be different if it was told from a different point of view? Write 1-2 paragraphs

Data Sheet Info G. Passages: Write out the passage word for word from the novel. Include the page number Write a paragraph that tells why you chose the passage and how it relates to the novel as a whole. What does the passage represent?

Data Sheet Info H. Characters You may use a list for this section Personality: Age: Appearance Purpose in the novel Round/flat Static/dynamic Protagonist/antagonist/foil Quotes—write word for word, include page #

Data Sheet Info I. Setting Write a paragraph that describes the setting(s) of the novel. Be sure to include where it takes place, when it takes place, what mood the setting creates, etc.

Data Sheet Info Symbols Try to find 3-4 symbols in the story Write the symbol The color red Write a paragraph that explains what the object symbolizes.

Data Sheet Info K. Theme Write a sentence that states the main theme or themes of the novel (love conquers all, drugs are bad, growing up is hard…) If the theme is directly stated in the novel, write down the exact quote and page number that it appears on. If the theme is indirectly stated, provide some examples from the story that helped you figure out the theme. Write approximately one paragraph

Data Sheet Info L. Tone Write one sentence that describes the author’s attitude toward the story. Write a paragraph that supports your claim.

Data Sheet Info M. Diction/Style Write a sentence that describes the author’s language Formal, informal. Satirical Ironic Plain Flowery Describe how dialogue is used in the story Use quotes to show any use of colloquial language, figurative language. Write a paragraph that discusses the importance of all of the above elements

Data Sheet Info The data sheet must be submitted to turnitin.com!