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Independent Novel Study Unit Plan
Independent Novel Study Unit Plan
What elements do all novels have in common? This unit will get students slecting books and discussing them with their peers. They represent their thinking and promote their books to the whole class. This unit will have them build literacy and promote the love of reading.
- I predict and discuss the consequences of events or characters’ actions, based on information in oral, print and other media texts. 2.2.5 (Initial incident - rising action)- Gain a sense of the type of character and personality. Identify the protagonist / antagonist - This will be flushed out by identifying the central conflict (Ch vs. Self…)
- I justify own point of view about oral, print and other media texts, using evidence from texts. 2.2.2
- I clarify and support ideas or opinions with details, visuals or media techniques. 4.3.2
- I discuss connections among plot and subplot, main and supporting characters, main idea and theme in my novel.
Section 1: Focus on First Impression of Characters
Section 1: Focus on First Impression of Characters
Students read the first section of their novel and complete the Protagonist / Antagonist Character Sketch.
Discuss Positives, Negatives and Interesting aspects of the characters. (Use PNI Chart)
Create a post to represent what they've learned about the nature of people and relationships.
PNI Chart
PNI ChartSection 2: Focus on Consequences of Characters actions or events
Section 2: Focus on Consequences of Characters actions or events
While reading the second section of their novels students complete the Cause and Effect Organizer.
Then discuss these consequences and categorize them in their PNI Chart.
Last they represent using a Newspaper Headline Template.
Section 3: Focus on how plot, subplot, characters, main idea and theme are connected
Section 3: Focus on how plot, subplot, characters, main idea and theme are connected
During reading students complete What's the Big Idea Organizer.
Then discuss and sort theme statements in their PNI Charts.
Finally, they create an Adobe Spark Post to represent their theme.
PNI ChartBook Promo: "Sell" the Book
Book Promo: "Sell" the Book
Students use their visuals to create a book promo for the class. They use either a Google Slide Show or Adobe Spark Video to promote their books.
They set criteria for presentation skills, rehearse and give feedback.
The class listens and decides on which books they'd like to read next.
Book Talk PresentationBook Promo: Being an Attentive AudienceBook Promo: RubricBook Promo: Notable BooksReport abuse