Lesson 26 — Activity 1: Reflecting on Novels
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Lesson 26 — Activity 1: Reflecting on
Novels
Previously in this course, you learned about the different types of literature (fiction and nonfiction). For this theme, you will be reading a fictional novel. A novel is a story that is long enough to be put into a book
form.
The image on the right will remind you of the different fictional genres.
The image on the right will remind you of the different fictional genres.
Courtesy of Pixabay
Courtesy of Pixabay
Previously, you also learned that it is important to consider your purpose when writing a paragraph or an essay. An author also considers his or her purpose for writing a novel.
You may be thinking that the sole purpose of a novel is to tell a story. This is true, but sometimes the story is also the tool through which an author may:
You may be thinking that the sole purpose of a novel is to tell a story. This is true, but sometimes the story is also the tool through which an author may:
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present a memorable character
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present a certain belief
- make a strong statement about some aspect of humanity or society
By the time you have reached grade 12, you have read many stories, essays, and novels.
What sort of things do you remember about what you have read in the past? Do you remember the characters or the story? Were the stories full of action or humour? Can you remember any novels that you have read? If you can’t remember any novels, think about these same questions with regards to movies that you have seen.
Do you notice any similarities in the novels or movies that you remember? For example, were they based on action, were they funny, mysterious, or suspenseful? You may enjoy fantasy or science fiction stories.
Think back to the novels and movies that you liked. Is there a genre that is similar for all of them? Often, people are drawn to novels and movies that are similar. When you talk about enjoying a certain type of novel or movie, remember you are talking about genre.
What sort of things do you remember about what you have read in the past? Do you remember the characters or the story? Were the stories full of action or humour? Can you remember any novels that you have read? If you can’t remember any novels, think about these same questions with regards to movies that you have seen.
Do you notice any similarities in the novels or movies that you remember? For example, were they based on action, were they funny, mysterious, or suspenseful? You may enjoy fantasy or science fiction stories.
Think back to the novels and movies that you liked. Is there a genre that is similar for all of them? Often, people are drawn to novels and movies that are similar. When you talk about enjoying a certain type of novel or movie, remember you are talking about genre.
Reading Journal
Click on the tab below to learn about your Reading Journal for the novel study.
Throughout the novel study, you will complete a Reading Journal activity after each lesson. A Reading Journal is a great place to react to what you have read, and it helps you to process what you have read so that you understand the text better. Your
journal can be either hand-written or typed. You decide which format works best for you. However, be sure to keep all of your journal entries together in one place (e.g., in a binder or folder if you are writing it by hand; in a Word document
if you are typing it up). The length of each journal entry will be different based on the question/activity. You should write until you are satisfied that you have answered the question fully. However each entry should have at least three to four sentences.
For each journal entry, be sure to write the lesson number and date.
You will hand in your completed journal to your teacher at the end of the novel study. Your journal will be worth 25 marks.
Click here to see the rubric for how your journal will be marked.
Throughout the novel study, you will complete a Reading Journal activity after each lesson. A Reading Journal is a great place to react to what you have read, and it helps you to process what you have read so that you understand the text better. Your
journal can be either hand-written or typed. You decide which format works best for you. However, be sure to keep all of your journal entries together in one place (e.g., in a binder or folder if you are writing it by hand; in a Word document
if you are typing it up). The length of each journal entry will be different based on the question/activity. You should write until you are satisfied that you have answered the question fully. However each entry should have at least three to four sentences.
For each journal entry, be sure to write the lesson number and date.
Example:
Lesson 26 — Activity 1 Journal Entry
September 23, 2015
You will hand in your completed journal to your teacher at the end of the novel study. Your journal will be worth 25 marks.
Click here to see the rubric for how your journal will be marked.
You will begin your first journal entry now by responding to the question below.
Journal Entry #1
What is your favourite type of genre when you are reading a book or watching a movie? Why do you like this genre?
What is your favourite type of genre when you are reading a book or watching a movie? Why do you like this genre?