Homework & Asian Novel Project

1.  A handful of students are bringing home a worksheet on punctuation, but most are not.

 

2.  Students who are doing the Asian Novel PROJECT* will need to complete their first online reflection this weekend.  We will go through the steps in class, and they will need to complete it over the weekend. 

 

3. All students should be reading their Asian Novels, even if they aren’t required to do the project. All students must do #4 (below), even if they aren’t doing the full project.

 

*Project details:  Block 2 and 3

Your steps:  

1. To independently read your assigned novel, pacing yourself so as to finish the novel in four weeks.
2. To thoughtfully complete an online entry of 100 words in response to a question of your choice each week, recording this entry on a group GoogleDoc.  (80 points)
3. To thoughtfully respond in at least 25 words to the entry of one other person on your group GoogleDoc each week. (20 points)
4. To independently prepare for and write, in an on-demand setting, a 5 paragraph Response to Text on your novel. (100 points)
5. To collaborate with your group members to create a multimedia presentation* that you will deliver to your class in order to teach your peers about your book.  You will be able to decide what is the best program to use to accomplish this.  Some suggestions are GooglePresentation, PhotoStory, creation of a video using appropriate props, or any other appropriate format.  Keep in mind, though, that you will be collaborating outside of school to plan, create, and finalize this presentation.  (100 points)
6. Finally, to quiz your classmates on their knowledge of your book (based solely on your presentation), and gather their feedback on your presentation.  You will do this with a GoogleForm. (30 points as part of the presentation)
7. Optional Bonus Points -- Keep a record of difficult vocabulary as you read.  Record the word, copy the sentence it was found in, and give the page number.  Then use an online or paper dictionary to look up the meaning.  Decide which meaning fits best in the context of the novel, and record that meaning in your record.  This record can be kept on paper or online.  (Maximum 50 points)

100 points: Novel, four entries, and four responses must be done by: May 27

Optional 50 points:  Vocabulary record due: May 31

100 points: Presentation to class is: June 1 (come with GoogleForms “quiz” for your audience)

100 points: In-class on-demand writing date is: May 31 (come with graphic organizers completed in advance)

*Presentation Information
All slides / posters must be neat, accurate, creative, and colorful. Speech on recordings must be slow, loud, clear, and well-planned.  Videos must be well-rehearsed and edited to avoid unnecessary wait time.  If doing a PowerPoint or GooglePresentation, do not do anything fancy with transitions, sounds, or other gizmos!  Fluff will not cover up a weak presentation.  Let your ideas speak for themselves. Regardless of the format chosen, be sure your presentation covers the following:

• Title and author of book
• 50 – 100 word MAXIMUM summary of the plot of the novel (in your own words!).  
• Names and 10 word MAXIMUM description of all major characters.  
• Theme or themes of the book.  (Statements, not just single words, which are true about life and are expressed, taught, or implied by the novel).
• Three quotations, with page numbers, that support the theme(s) you have stated
• Correctly formatted Works Cited Page to go with novel quotations
• Names of members of your group, in alphabetical order

*Project Details, Block 4 ONLY:

Your steps:  

8. To independently read your assigned novel, pacing yourself so as to finish the novel in four weeks.
9. To thoughtfully complete an online entry of 100 words in response to a question of your choice each week, recording this entry on a group GoogleDoc.  (80 points)
10. To thoughtfully respond in at least 25 words to the entry of one other person on your group GoogleDoc each week. (20 points)
11. To independently prepare for and write, in an on-demand setting, a 5 paragraph Response to Text on your novel. (100 points)
12. Keep a record of difficult vocabulary as you read.  Record the word, copy the sentence it was found in, and give the page number.  Then use an online or paper dictionary to look up the meaning. Decide which meaning fits best in the context of the novel, and record that meaning in your record. This record can be kept on paper or online.  You must identify at least 25 words (100 points)
13. OPTIONAL PROJECT:  Alone, or with a partner, create a multimedia presentation* that you will deliver to your class in order to teach your peers about your book.  You will be able to decide what is the best program to use to accomplish this.  Some suggestions are GooglePresentation, PhotoStory, creation of a video using appropriate props, or any other appropriate format.  Keep in mind, though, that you will be collaborating outside of school to plan, create, and finalize this presentation.  (100 points)

100 points: Novel, four entries, and four responses must be done by: May 27

100 points:  Vocabulary record due: May 31

Optional 100 points: Presentation to class is: June 1

100 points: In-class on-demand writing date is: May 31 (come with graphic organizers completed in advance)