Literature 7-9

Mål: • Att utveckla din förmåga att läsa på engelska samt att kunna läsa och förstå en hel bok. • Att utveckla din förmåga att uttrycka dig i tal och skrift. • Att utveckla din förståelse för kultur och sammanhang där engelska har en stark ställning. • Att utveckla ditt ordförråd.

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The fault in our stars

The fault in our stars.docx

The Perks of being a wallflower

Choose either assignment A or B to hand in.

Link to book: http://esl-bits.net/ESL.English.Learning.Audiobooks/Perks/preview.html

Assignment A

Goals:

1. Be able to interpret a scene from various points of view.

2. Understand the depth and nuances of each character to create a realistic narrative.

3. Draw connections between characters and understand the relationships between each other.

● SCENE REWRITE

The book is presented from the view point of Charlie, although many other characters surround him. Choose a pivotal scene that stands out to you, and rewrite it from the perspective of another character present. Although the actions should remain the same, you may bring up new details and descriptions that Charlie may have excluded. These additions can include the character's opinion of Charlie and how he or she reacts in social situations. Your narration should demonstrate an understanding of the character you are choosing as his or her own person as well as his or her relationship with Charlie. The assignment should be a minimum of one page typed, although you may exceed this length. This paper should be a fun way to explore the events of the books and how people perceive each other and grow from events. Although your writing should be clear and coherent, grammar and mechanics will not be a factor in your grade. Focus instead on the ideas and narration aspect of writing.

Questions for Story Ideas

Setting

Where does the story take place? How is the place important to the story? What needs to be explained? What is going on?

Characters

Who are the characters? Which are important to the action of the story? What do we need to know about them?

Initiating Action

What initiates or begins the action? What causes a character to do something?

Attempts

What attempts does the main character make? To do what? Why?

Results

What are the results of the character's attempts? Does the result initiate a new action?

Responses

How does the character respond to or feel about the initiating action, the attempts, and the results?

Dialogue

What do the characters say to one another?

After watching the movie

Make a vlog – my reaction to the movie vs the book. See p. 166 in workbook for tips on how make review.

Assignment B

Goals:

1. Connect themes of Coming of Age/Personal Growth to students' own lives.

2. Identify factors that lead to or inhibit growth.

3. Create a personal narrative that effectively describes such growth.

● PERSONAL NARRATIVE

Charlie and his friends go through many experiences that change them somehow. Reflect back on pivotal moments in your life and choose one in which you grew from an experience. You may want to answer these points, although you are not limited to them: How were you before the event? Who was involved? What happened? How did you react? How did you grow? Was your growth difficult or easy? Would it have been possible to not grow from the experience? You may explore topics of conflict, achievement, gains or losses, etc. as long as a distinct change occurs from the event. Changes may be physical, emotional, moral, psychological, etc. Although your narration should be clear and coherent, grammar and mechanics will not be graded. Your paper should be a minimum of one page, though you are not limited to this length. This assignment does require personal reflection as you examine your own life and coming of age journey.

After watching the movie

Make a vlog – my reaction to the movie vs the book. See p. 166 in workbook for tips on how make review.

Extra: Creative writing.

Once you have finished your novel it is time to write one of your own.

Pick one of the stories and countine with the novel.

1. Once there was a young girl named Eliza. She was the daughter of a king and so she never had to work. She became very lazy. She had her servants do everything for her."I am so thirsty, and my glass is on the table. Please get it for me." she called. Immediately a servant picked the glass up from the table next to Eliza and held it up to her lips until Eliza was no longer thirsty.Suddenly one day something terribly happened!......

2.A very long time ago in the village, a young orphan girl lived with her aunt.The aunt spoilt her own children but was very mean to the little girl. She made her work fromsunrise to sunset gathering wood, cooking and looking after the turkeys. One morning the girl ....

3. A long time ago, a young man called Crow lived in a small village. His parents had died many years before and he had no one to care for him.He lived in a small lodge made from bark and branches. His hair was always a tangled mess, and his clothes were old.One day a very rich man came to the village.....

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

English year 7

You are going to read / listen to” the absolute true diary of a part-time Indian”, written by Sherman Alexie.

Link

http://esl-bits.net/ESL.English.Learning.Audiobooks/Diary/preview.html

We will read/listen to the book during class but if you do not finish during your lesson you are expected to finish at home as homework.

After each chapter it is a good idea to write down notes so you remember what happened. Check the writing assignment before you start each chapter to help guide you.

After you have read the book you are to submit an essay.

Essay

Your essay should have the following included.

What is the book about, where and when does it take place, what happens, etc.?

How do you perceive the book? Is it positive/negative, warm/cold, dark/light, sad/funny? Explain and give example.

The main character: Describe the main character. Name, age, gender, personality etc.

The other characters: describe other people that are important to the plot.

What do you think of the book? Explain your answer.

Do you find the name of the book fitting, can you think of a different name for the book?

Do you think the author is also a Native American? Explain your answer.

Diary of a Wimpy kid

Diary of a wimpy kid.docx