Theme 5 Introduction
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Introduction to Theme 5:
A Novel Study — Freak the Mighty
You have chosen to complete Theme 5, which is a novel study on the book Freak the Mighty instead of Theme 6, which is a novel study with a choice of novels to read.
In this theme, you will reflect upon what a novel is and think about how you choose novels to read.
Before beginning to read the novel, you will complete a preview and an assignment to prepare you for the story. You will also learn about how to read a novel and respond to what you have read.
As the lessons continue, you will explore many of the ideas put forth in the novel and learn about a story pattern that is used widely in literature. You will look at the elements that make up novels, and study each of these in depth. Then you will look at each of the elements as they apply to Freak the Mighty.
To end this theme, you will reflect upon what you have read and complete a final assignment related to the novel.
In this theme, you will reflect upon what a novel is and think about how you choose novels to read.
Before beginning to read the novel, you will complete a preview and an assignment to prepare you for the story. You will also learn about how to read a novel and respond to what you have read.
As the lessons continue, you will explore many of the ideas put forth in the novel and learn about a story pattern that is used widely in literature. You will look at the elements that make up novels, and study each of these in depth. Then you will look at each of the elements as they apply to Freak the Mighty.
To end this theme, you will reflect upon what you have read and complete a final assignment related to the novel.