You managed to read your "USSR" novel from 3:10 to 3:36. Well done. If you don't like the writing style, let me know and we can get you a different book.
Post-it note at least 5 passages for every 30 pages. There may be some sections of the book that require a post-it note per page.
Look for the attributes below:
English 11: Independent
Novel Unit:
How we are shaped by
our world: family, religion, relationships, work, the place where we
grow up, our cultural background, beliefs, and friendships.
Read and post-it the novel by
_______________________________________.
Post-it note passages, quotations or
pages which apply to the above topic.
- A character's dreams, hopes, aspirations
- A character's views of him/herself
- The obstacles in the way of self-acceptance
- How the character does or does not accept him/herself
You will be writing an essay comparing
your novel to some of the short stories studied this year.
Be prepared to answer any of the
following questions:
- The effect of the character's family on his/her view of the world.
- The ways the character interacts with his/her friends.
- What the character thinks about his/her future.
- What obstacles must the character overcome in order to live a healthy, independent life?
- What character flaws damage or assist the character to meet the challenges of life?
- Be able to find important passages quickly and explain their significance.
