2. Housekeeping
• I will try to have exams marked by next week
• Work from the the Short Story Unit will no
longer be accepted
• Roberts Christmas Party – Tues. Dec. 13th, 12-2
p.m.
• Last class before the holidays is Wed. Dec. 14th.
3. Novel Quiz
(10 minutes total)
Multiple Choice Quiz /5 marks
• Close your books
• Circle the best answer
• When you are done, you may read your novel
quietly.
4. Reading Response
Purpose
• to express your personal reactions and opinions about what
you are reading
• to make connections with previous reading or your own
experiences
• to show an understanding of what you are reading
• to show that you can write clearly about literature
Avoid
• re-telling the story – only re-tell the parts of the story that
are necessary to support your own ideas
5. 0
You have not made a response or it is too short to be
considered acceptable.
1
You are just retelling the story. You have not responded to
the topic given. Your response is too short for the
amount of time given. Your writing was often unclear and
does not always show you understand the story.
2
You have done some retelling, but tried to respond to the
topic. You have not explained your thoughts or opinions.
Your response may be a bit short for the amount of time
given. Your writing was often unclear and does not
always show you understand the story.
6. 3
You responded to the topic, with only a bit of retelling. You tried to explain some of
your thinking and opinions. You might have made a connection with other readings
or your own life. Your response was a reasonable length for the time given. While
your writing could be stronger, it was mostly clear and shows some understanding
of the story.
4
You responded to the topic and retold parts of the story only to help you explain
your responses. You often explained your thinking and opinions. You have made
some connection with other stories or your own life. Your response was a
reasonable length for the time given. It was reasonably well-written and shows a
good understanding of the story.
5
You responded to the topic and retold parts of the story only to help you explain
your responses. You retold only to help explain your responses. You consistently
explained your thinking and made connections with other stories or your own life.
You may have shown you have thought about the way it was written. Your response
was a good length for the time given, well written and shows excellent
understanding of the story.
7. Sample 1
This story basically tells us about the Islamic revolution
that took a place in Iran in late 70s from the girl named
Marjane who was growing up in that particular time in
Iran. . . . . It’s interesting how Marjane as a child started
thinking of becoming a prophet and the way her grandma
was trying to play with her. . .
What grade would you give this response?
2 or 3
– mostly retelling but does show understanding of the
story; attempts to express a personal opinion (It’s
interesting. . .) but needs to explain “why” or “how”; the
writing isn’t perfect but it is clear
8. Sample 2
I like the story very much because I can persenaly relate to it.
On top of that it’s well written, ditteled and sarcastic, which
makes me want to read more.
I have always been in favour of picture novels since I was
reading tintin as a child; that allows me to emagen the
carecters easier, some time when I’m reading an story, I get
lost in my amagination and lose the point of the story
What grade would you give this response?
3 or 4
-makes a personal connection but doesn’t explain it
-has thought about the way the story was written
-makes a connection to another story
-compares reading graphic novel to reading written story
-some grammar and spelling errors but still readable
9. Reading Response (20 min.) /5
What is your overall reaction to your novel so far?
Explain your thoughts and feelings, referring to the
story details as necessary.
You may use your novel for this task.
NOTE: this is an in-class assignment. Students who
miss class cannot write on the same topic as those
who attended class.
12. Participation and Evaulation
• See Handout
• Gather with your group now.
• Use the next 5 minutes to exchange contact
information.
13. Group Work – Part 1
• Share Reactions
• Vocabulary – 5 minutes
• Clarification – 5 minutes
• Key Events – On large paper, write the key
events in point form (try to keep to 5-7 key
events)
• Conflicts
14. Group Work – Part 2
• Compare conflicts
• Hand in – I will make copies and post originals
15. Homework
Novel
• See your Novel Study Outline
• Read the next section for next Wednesday!
• Make notes
• View the Website Information on your novel
Writing
• Read English Skills, Chapter 14 “Description” (p.
268-272); complete the questions on p. 271-272
Notes de l'éditeur
- shows understanding of story by giving a brief synopsis - attempts to make a personal opinion / connection but needs to explain “why” or “how” – the writing isn’t perfect but it is clear
-makes a personal connection but doesn’t explain it-has thought about the way it was written-makes a connection to another story-compares reading graphic novel to reading written story-some grammar and spelling errors but still readable
