1. workbook NOVEL ANALYSIS
Title of Novel: ________________________________________________
Name: ______________________________________________________
Unit Dates: __________________________________________________
Teacher: ____________________________________________________
NOVEL ANALYSIS
workbook

2. TABLE OF contents STUDENT DIRECTIONS
As you read the novel you’ve been assigned, complete the workbook provided. Each page focuses on strengthening your understanding and knowledge of the novel. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask! The purpose of this workbook is to help you analyze and understand the deeper meaning of the text and develop your own conclusions based on your evaluations.
TABLE OF
contents
PAGE 1
Reading Goals and Achievements
PAGE 2-6
Bell ringer pages for the entire unit
PAGES 7-8
Novel Discovery: Before you read activity
PAGE 10
Plot structure
PAGE 12
Quotable “Quotes”
PAGES 13-14
Opening lines
PAGES 15-19
Point of view
PAGES 20-21
The setting
PAGES 22-23
Author’s message
PAGE 24
The tone & Atmosphere
PAGE 25
Author’s style
PAGE 26
Literary elements assessment rubric
PAGES 27-30
Figurative language charts
PAGE 31
Figurative language assessment rubric
Page 32
Book talk planning sheet
“BOOKS ARE A UNIQUELY PORTABLE MAGIC.” –STEPHEN KING

3. My reading goals and achievements
Book title: ____________________________
Week of:
Goal # Pages:
Actual # Pages:
Build your reading muscle. You need to add pages every week if you want to become a fluent reader.

4. DESCRIBE WHAT YOU KNOW ABOUT THE TIME PERIOD AND SETTING OF THE NOVEL.
Bell
RINGERS
DESCRIBE WHAT YOU KNOW ABOUT THE TIME PERIOD AND SETTING OF THE NOVEL.
Research the author of the novel. Write three interesting facts. What does his or her past tell you about their interest in writing this novel? Explain the connections.

5. RINGERS
Bell
IF YOU COULD LIVE DURING ANY TIME PERIOD, WHICH WOULD YOU CHOOSE AND WHY?
COMPREHENSION CHECK: DESCRIBE IN DETAIL THE EVENTS THAT HAVE TAKEN PLACE IN the novel SO FAR.

6. RINGERS
Bell
Using your own words, describe the main conflict that exists in the novel.
Then, create a solution.
Find an instance of figurative language in the novel. Write it down and explain how it makes a difference in the novel.

7. RINGERS
Bell
Write a letter to the author asking at least 3 open-ended questions yourhave about the writing process of this novel. BONUS: how do you think he or she would respond?
Create a comic strip of the events that have taken place in the novel so far. In the last frame, draw what you predict will happen next.

8. RINGERS
Bell
If you were the main character of the novel, how would you do things differently? Why? Explain your answer with examples.
WRITE A BOOK REVIEW OF YOUR novel. Be sure to include your opinions on: writing style, plot, and quality of novel

9. NOVEL DISCOVERY Before you read
DIRECTIONS: ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS BASED ON YOUR RESEARCH. YOU MAY USE GOOGLE, MAGAZINES, NEWS ARTICLES, TEXTBOOKS, ETC. BE DETAILED IN YOUR ANSWERS.
Create a timeline of significant events that took place in the decade the novel was written. For example: the 1920s
Write 3 unique facts about the author. What do these facts tell you about the novel?
Read 3 book reviews of the novel. What words are used primarily to describe the novel?
List one new invention that was created during the time period of the novel.
How is the setting of the novel DIFFERENT or THE SAME as our society today?
Look up common phrases and language during the time period the novel was written. Write 3 down. How is the language different from today?
Which form of music was most common during this time period? Find an example of this type of music and explain whether or not you take interest in this form of music.
What literary time period was the novel written?
OPINION: Do you think you would enjoy living during this time period? Why or why not?

10. NOVEL DISCOVERY Before you read
DIRECTIONS: Write Your answers to the previous questions here. YOU MAY USE GOOGLE, MAGAZINES, NEWS ARTICLES, TEXTBOOKS, ETC. BE DETAILED IN YOUR ANSWERS.

12. Remember to include the page #.
Quotable “Quotes”
As you read your novel, record quotes that strike you as interesting or thought-provoking.
Remember to include the page #.

28. FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE TASK ONE: SIMILE TASK TWO: SIMILE
Find an example of simile in your novel. Explain how it strengthens the writing.
TASK TWO: SIMILE
Create your own simile to describe one of the main characters. Describe the meaning behind your figurative
language.
TASK THREE: METAPHOR
Identify one example of metaphor in your novel. Explain how it strengthens the story.
TASK FOUR: PERSONIFICATION
Choose an Inanimate symbol from the novel and personify it. Describe the meaning behind your choices.
Define figurative language: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

29. FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE TASK Five: IRONY TASK SIX: SYMBOLISM
Use textual evidence to identify two (2) instances of irony throughout the novel.
TASK SIX: SYMBOLISM
Use textual evidence to identify one key symbol in the novel you’re reading. What does it represent?
TASK SEVEN: SYMBOLISM
Choose one of the main characters. What does his / her personality represent and why?
Explain your reasoning.
TASK EIGHT: SYMBOLISM
What does the society that exists in your novel symbolize?
Explain your reasoning using textual evidence.
Why is it important to know and understand figurative language? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

30. Get Creative
When reading the novel, do you ever imagine the soundtrack that would be used throughout the story? What type of music would be played and why?
Create a playlist of 10 songs. Include the song title, the artist and a brief explanation of why you chose the song.

31. “When words fail, Music speaks.”
Shakespeare

32. Figurative Language Assessment
4 – exceptional work; observations are insightful
3 – good work; observations are thoughtful
2 – adequate work; include more detail and push your ideas a little further
1 – limited effort and/or missing entries
Criteria: 4 3 2 1
Task 1: Simile
Task 2: Simile
Task 3: Metaphor
Task 4: Personification
Task 5: Irony
Task 6: Symbolism
Task 7: Symbolism
Task 8: Symbolism
Get Creative
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