Partner 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 4 of 6 sections: – Plot – Setting – Characterization – Theme – Conflict – Reaction/Recommendation

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 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.

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 1 st sentence 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.

Mar-April 2011 Partner Book Analysis English 8—Laing (check out the website) F2/25Assign partners & library search in genre groups F3/4Selection approved & checked out/ books-in-hand BY ¾ Split book in thirds w/sticky note goals: 1st 1/3 by M 3-7, 2nd 1/3 by M 3-28, last 3rd 1/3 (finish reading) by M 4-4 W/R3/9-10Begin reading & taking notes in Partner Books F3/11Begin discussing book with partner HW: Read 1st 1/3 of book M-F3/14-17State Reading Assessments F 3/16-17 HW: Finish reading second 1/3 of book (over Spring Break!) M 3/28Reflection on plot/predictions/reaction Divide and assign middle parts of analysis: Setting, Characterization, Conflict, Theme HW: Grammar-- sentences T3/29Laptops-- Outline/Organize/List Intro-plotline analysis section HW: Grammar—sentences W/R3/30-31Laptops-- Write draft Intro-plotline analysis section HW: Finish intro/plotline analysis section F4/1C. Lab 408—Begin writing 1 of 2 middle sections HW: Finish reading last 1/3 of book M 4/4C. Lab 408—Write reflection on remaining section questions HW: Finish as HW T4/5C. Lab 408—Write Reactions/Recommendations section HW: RD 1 of analysis turned in on Friday, April 8 M4/11Turn in RD 1 at start of class T4/12Verb & sentence work on draft -- Peer editing /Revision HW: Changes in an RD2 & have an adult edit W/R4/13-14Final Copy Partner Book Analysis due Friday, April 15 Both red-marked RD2 copy and Final Copy will be turned in

Your 4 Section Book Analysis consists of: Introduction/Plotline Analysis, Introduction/Plotline Analysis, 2 of 4 of the following: Setting, Characterization, Conflict, Theme 2 of 4 of the following: Setting, Characterization, Conflict, Theme Conclusion/reactions/ Conclusion/reactions/ recommendations recommendations Partner Book Analysis Typed, Double- spaced, 12 pt. font, 3 page min.-5 page max.

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