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Multi-Genre Novel Study. Assignment Ideas. Outline for Independent Novel Study Cover Page Table of Contents Introduction (pg. 1) Connector # 1 (pg. 2) Representing Entry # 1 (pg. 3) Connector # 2 (pg. 4) Magazine Article (pg. 5) Connector # 3 (pg. 6) Poem (pg. 7)
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Multi-Genre Novel Study Assignment Ideas
Outline for Independent Novel Study • Cover Page • Table of Contents • Introduction (pg. 1) • Connector # 1 (pg. 2) • Representing Entry # 1 (pg. 3) • Connector # 2 (pg. 4) • Magazine Article (pg. 5) • Connector # 3 (pg. 6) • Poem (pg. 7) • Connector # 4 (pg. 8) • Journal Entry (pg. 9) • Connector # 5 (pg. 10) • Open entry # 1 (pg. 11) • Connector # 6 (pg. 12) • Open entry # 2 (pg. 13) • Note: Page #’s are for your table of contents
Connector Ideas: Poetry • Found Poems • Concrete Poems • Shape Poems
Connector Ideas: Wanted Posters Wanted Posters • Main characters • Rogues and Meanies
Connector Idea: Collage • Use collage to present words and Images in the novel
Connectors and Entries • Cartoons are excellent connectors • They may also be used for open entries—just make sure the text covers an important event or scene.
Connectors: Personal reflections • These work well from the point of view of the main character (s) • The design features drawings, doodles, etc. give the entry a realistic feel.
Connectors: Question and Answer • The question and answer format would also work well from the main character (s) point of view. • The design features colours, floating question marks, highway/coastline border, trees and birds make the entry seem more real.
Representing Projects Grade 7 Poster • Professional looking design that captures and holds the viewer attention • Main image with text—remember less is more • Follow the ideas on the student handout very carefully • Research award winning posters online and use similar design features and techniques
Poster Design Basics • Attention Grabbing Graphics—prisoner, wires, cables, etc. • Minimal Text-less is more • Movie Title emphasized by bold font “MEMORY”
Representing Projects Grade 8 Book Cover (Book Jacket) • Similar to poster design—attention grabbing graphics and design features • Promotional Text—less is more • Goal is to get the target audience to buy the book—note awards etc. • The cover should reflect the content of the book • Research book jacket designs online—copy similar design feature and techniques • DO NOT COPY IDEAS FROM YOUR OWN BOOK COVER
Representing Projects Grade 9 Brochure • Attention grabbing graphics and design features • Goal is to inform the target audience about the main settings, characters, or events in the novel • The visuals should reflect the content of the book • Text is brief and in point form—less is more • Research and download free brochure template designs online—copy or draw similar design feature and techniques