Book Analysis How is this different from a book report?????

A book report re-tells a story. A book analysis is one reader’s interpretation of a book.

Your Analysis will… Interpret a book in 5 of 6 sections: – Plot – Setting – Characterization – Conflict – Theme – Reactions/Recommendations  You may choose 1 section to omit

The key to an analysis is the support. The writer, you, takes quotes from the novel to emphasize his/her interpretation. Without quotes, you’re using literary terms in a book report.

How do I do this? --Re-read parts of the book. --Re-read parts of the book. --Refer to your reflections, any notes, or stickie notes, about your book. --These notes will be the possible quotes for your paper. --Follow the outline/organizer and ask yourself the questions from the outline or explanation packet.

Remember You’ll be graded on : 1.Use of literary terms to analyze 2.Use of quotes to support your thoughts with MLA citations 3.Correct grammar, spelling, mechanics 4.Active voice in AT LEAST the 1 st and last sentences of each paragraph 5.Sentence fluency- sophisticated, varied sentence structures

Your paper is a formal presentation of your thoughts, a major grade. Every effort should be made to have this paper error free. Your paper is a formal presentation of your thoughts, a major grade. Every effort should be made to have this paper error free. This is not just homework. This is a major project so this should be the most “polished” writing that you can produce.

Agenda Jan./Feb X Book Analysis English 8—Laing (check out the website) R1/20/11Check out HW: Read 1 st 1/3 of book over weekend M1/23/12Reflection #1 F 1/27 HW: Finish reading second 1/3 of book M 1/30Reflection #2 Theme R2/2C. Lab-Outline/Org./Intro- plot. analysis. Drop box. F2/3HW: Finish reading book BRING FLASHDRIVES EVERY DAY! M2/6C. Lab 304 Begin draft of intro/plotline analysis HW: Continue writing on 2 of the middle parts of the analysis either: Setting, Characterization, Conflict W2/8C. Lab 304 Continue with Theme Omit your choice of one section: Setting, Characterization, Conflict HW: Finish writing all but last section F2/10 C. Lab-- Write Reactions/Recommendations section HW: RD edited & signed by grown-up IN RED M 2/13C. Lab—Continue to polish and revise T2/14Valentine’s Day—Back in class for Vocabulary Test (psych, sol, spitball) R2/15To the SPENCER—yippee!!! HW: Continue working/ revising/editing F2/17C. Lab 304—Last day in lab to work, polish & revise HW: Both Final copy & marked RD copy DUE in class Monday, 2-20 M2/20Turn in books and your book analysis- Both Final copy & marked RD copy DUE in class TODAY

Contents Your 5 Section Book Analysis consists of: Introduction/Plotline Analysis Introduction/Plotline Analysis 2of 3 of the following: Setting, Characterization, Conflict 2of 3 of the following: Setting, Characterization, Conflict Theme Theme Conclusion/reactions/ Conclusion/reactions/ recommendations recommendations Book Analysis Typed, Double-spaced, 12 pt. font, 6 page min.-8 page max.

And Finally… Polishing, revising 1. Use Active Voice in AT LEAST the 1st sentence of each paragraph 2. KNOW the differences between the following: a. its VS. it’s its This is a possessive pronoun. The band knew its performance was in trouble when members of the Southwest staff walked in to the hall to watch. The "it" refers to the band. "Its" tells the reader that the band owns the performance. it's This is the contraction, the blending of the two words it + is. When you see this, you will ALWAYS be able to say (in your head) the two words "it is". It's going to be fun to hear the band perform tonight. b. to VS. two VS. too to This is a preposition. "To" will always start a prepositional phrase or an infinitive phrase. I always go to the store to buy candy. two This is the number 2. You usually do not goof of this one. I own two cats. too Here is the tough one. This means "also" or "more than enough" When one daughter got a raise in her allowance. The other one said, "Me, too." (also) After pigging out during Thanksgiving, she pushed away from the table saying, "I ate too much."(more than enough) c. their VS. there VS. they’re their This is the possessive; the word shows ownership. Their house is on fire. there This is the location. This also serves as a VERY weak sentence beginning. Their house is on fire over there. they're This is the contraction. You should always be able to hear the words "they are". They're not in their house over there.

3. use the following: 3. Please do not use the following: a.any sentence fragment b.a lot c.it, it's d.I, me, my e.we, us f.you, your g.there is, there are, there was, there were (This includes "There really is....") h.awesome i.due to the fact j.last of all or last but not least k.contractions (joining two words.... won't for will not...possessives are okay) h.no quote without a page number i.questions j.any book title without underlining The DON’TS: