English
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Outside
Reading Book List
(Science
Fiction/Fantasy)
[25 Literary
Response Points]
Please
choose a full-length novel by any of the following authors:
Jean M. Auel
Isaac Asimov
Piers Anthony
Margaret
Atwood
Marion
Zimmer Bradley
Terry
Brooks
Orson
Scott Card
C.J.
Chrryh
David
Eddings
Terry
Goodkind
Robert
Jordan
Frank
& Brian Herbert
Anne
McCaffrey
Phillip
Pullman
Robert
Silverberg
J.R.R. Tolkien
*Please
see me if there is an author of this genre that you would like to read who is
not on this list.
On
November 27/28, 2007, you are to submit a 1-1/2 page summary of information
reflecting the following topics:
What
is the setting?
Who
are the characters? How are they
characterized? What techniques does the
author use to reveal the personalities of these characters (e.g., direct,
indirect-dialogue, character’s actions)
Provide
examples of foreshadowing that the author utilizes.
Does
the author utilize flashback? If so,
provide an example.
What
are the minor conflicts?
What
are the major conflicts?
How
are the major conflicts resolved?
What
could be construed as a symbol in this novel?
What do those symbols represent?
How
does the novel utilize factual information (e.g., history or invention) to
create fantasy or future possibilities?
While
you are reading, use the attached “Reading Critically” worksheet to take notes
each time you read. I suggest you also
purchase some small post-it-notes, to help you take notes in your book and to
keep track of characters and events as you read.