Reading & Activities (October)

Have you heard of Jane Austen? 

Try Pride and Prejudice 

Activities:

• Formulate discussion questions. What is Austen's purpose in writing this novel? How does Austen compare to other writers of her time? 

• Create a chart to keep track of the novel's characters

• Write a poem inspired by the novel 

Don Quixote 

Of Mice and Men 

The Hunchback of Notre Dame 

Activities:

• Keep a journal of meaningful quotes

• Create a poster for a symbol in the novel 

• Compare and contrast the novel of your choice to another text you have read

Ex-Basketball Player

To an Athlete Dying Young

Plants

Digging   

Activities: 

• Write down your interpretation and then think of another message contained within the poem   

• Compose a haiku (click here to learn how) 

• Look for poetic elements (click here for a list)