Novel Study Jobs

NOVEL STUDIES – Daily tasks
1. Each day that you read, use a new sheet of paper, and date the page.
2. Before you begin reading each day (if you’re not already done reading), write down the
page number you started on below the date (ex. Start: p.10) . At the end of the period,
also write the page you ended on (ex. End: p. 44).
3. Organize a section of your paper for each of the jobs:
SUMMARIZER, WORD WATCHER, ILLUSTRATOR, ILLUMINATOR, CONNECTOR. The
summarizer area should be the largest section, as it will require the most information. I suggest
using the top half of the paper. The bottom half of the paper can be divided into four columns.
Each column can be titled by one of the four remaining jobs listed above. The summarizer and
word watcher jobs are required for each presentation. The illustrator and illuminator jobs need to
be completed once each, and the connector needs to be done twice. You will decide on which
section of their novels those pieces will be done. I suggest writing information in all columns
while reading, and upon completion of the section, decide which of the optional jobs to do.
4. You’ll be doing the job of SUMMARIZER for each presentation. Here, you’ll need to
keep a list of characters (with short descriptions). Describe the setting (time and place)
here too. You’ll also need to take notes on complications (rising action) as they relate to
the conflict. Keep these notes in chronological order. Note changes in mood or hints
toward theme. Write down the point of view. You should also write down examples of
literary devices – foreshadowing, flashback, irony, etc.
5. As you run across words that would qualify for the WORD WATCHER job, jot down the
word and the page number. You can decide later which word you’ll be expanding. You’ll
need the page number to go back and explain it. This will also be done each time.
6. For the ILLUSTRATOR job, write down page numbers and short descriptions of possible
illustration ideas. This job is only required for one presentation of your choice.
7. Similar to above, jot down page numbers and brief reports for possible scenes for the
ILLUMINATOR job. This is also only required for one presentation.
8. The CONNECTOR job is required for two presentations of your choice. As you read,
jot down ideas of things that you can connect with. Also get page numbers, so you can
check back later to further explain the details of the link.
9. Want Extra Credit? Create a book review podcast - make arrangements with Mr. Gault.