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= Symbolism in Novels = = 3/7/11 = = Choose one of the symbols you found in the novel =
 * ===== What is its literal meaning in the novel? =====
 * ===== What is its symbolic meaning in the novel? =====
 * ===== Are the two meanings similar? Or different? =====

Share some examples of figurative language found in your novel. Be sure to cite page number. Respond to the following.

 * What types of figurative language did you find?
 * Choose one example you found:
 * what is the context of the figurative language and is it used appropriately?
 * Was it effective in increasing your enjoyment or understanding of the novel. Why or why not?
 * What is the setting of your novel? Does the author do a good job of describing the setting? How important is the setting to the novel; why?

2/21/11
Share some examples of imagery found in your novel. Be sure to cite page number. Respond to the following.
 * What is the context of the imagery and is it used appropriately?
 * Did the imagery appeal to all or just some of your senses?
 * Was the imagery effective in increasing your enjoyment or understanding of the novel. Why or why not?

Respond to ONE of the following prompts:
 * In what ways are you like any of the characters? Explain.
 * Do any of the characters remind you of friends, family members, or classmates? Explain.
 * Which character would you like to be in this book? Why?

1/19/11
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">Newbery Award Novel **
 * ====<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">Interpretation of the theme or concept ====
 * ====<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">Presentation of information including accuracy, clarity, and organization ====
 * ====<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">Development of a plot ====
 * ====<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">Delineation of characters ====
 * ====<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">Delineation of a setting ====
 * ====<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">Appropriateness of style ====

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">Which three of the above does your author accomplish best?
<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif;">By **November 5**, complete **four** prompts from the following list. Please use specific examples from the novel to support your claims.

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif;">You must also complete a **book review** form. <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif;">


 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Reader Response Questions **

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif;">What were your feelings after reading the opening chapter of this

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif;">book?

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif;">What connections are there between the book and your life? Explain.

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif;">What is the most important word in the book? The most important

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif;">passage? The most important event or feeling? Explain.

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Who shouldn’t or shouldn’t read this book? Why?

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif;">What are the best parts of the book? Why? What are the worst

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif;">parts? Why?

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Do you like the ending of the book? Why or why not? Do you think

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif;">there is more to tell? What do you think might happen next?

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif;">What came as a surprise in the book? Why?

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif;">What parts of the book seem most believable or unbelievable? Why?

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif;">What makes you wonder in this book? What confuses you?

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif;">In what ways are you like any of the characters? Explain.

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Do any of the characters remind you of friends, family members, or

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif;">classmates? Explain.

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Which character would you like to be in this book? Why?

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif;">What would you and your favorite character talk about in your

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif;">conversation? Begin the conversation.

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Do you think the title fits the book? Why or why not?

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif;">What was the author saying about life and living through this book?

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Has the book helped you in any way? Explain.

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif;">How have you changed after reading this book? Explain.

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif;">What do you know now that you didn’t know before?

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif;">If I was the author, I’d change…..