Journey Book AnalysisJourney Book Analysis

How is this different from a How is this different from a book report?????book report?????

A book report A book report

re-tells a story. re-tells a story.

A book analysis is A book analysis is one reader’s one reader’s

interpretation of a interpretation of a book.book.

Your Analysis will…Your Analysis will…

Interpret a book in 7 sections:Interpret a book in 7 sections:– PlotPlot– SettingSetting– CharacterizationCharacterization– ThemeTheme– ConflictConflict– Author’s style/Literary DevicesAuthor’s style/Literary Devices– Reaction/RecommendationReaction/Recommendation

The key to an The key to an analysis is the analysis is the

support.support.

The writer, The writer, youyou, takes , takes quotes from the novel quotes from the novel to emphasize his/her to emphasize his/her

interpretation. interpretation. Without quotes, you’re Without quotes, you’re using literary terms in a using literary terms in a

book report.book report.

How do I do this?How do I do this?--Re-read parts of the book.--Re-read parts of the book. --Refer to your notes or stickie --Refer to your notes or stickie notes, about your book.notes, about your book.

--These notes will be the --These notes will be the possible quotes for your paper.possible quotes for your paper.

--Follow the outline/organizer --Follow the outline/organizer and ask yourself the questions and ask yourself the questions from the outline.from the outline.

RememberRemember

You’ll be graded onYou’ll be graded on::

1.1. Use of literary terms to analyzeUse of literary terms to analyze2.2. Use of quotes to support your Use of quotes to support your

thoughtsthoughts3.3. Odyssey/Mythology comparisons Odyssey/Mythology comparisons

to your bookto your book4.4. Correct grammar, spelling, Correct grammar, spelling,

mechanicsmechanics5.5. Sentence fluency- sophisticated, Sentence fluency- sophisticated,

varied sentence structuresvaried sentence structures

Your paper is a formal presentation of Your paper is a formal presentation of your thoughts, a major grade. Every your thoughts, a major grade. Every effort should be made to have this effort should be made to have this paper paper error freeerror free. .

This is not just homework. This is a This is not just homework. This is a major project so this should be the major project so this should be the most “polished” writing that you can most “polished” writing that you can produce.produce.

Agenda for Journey Book AnalysisEnglish 9—Laing (check out the website)

http://staff.usd497.org/~kwillhit/

F 1/28 Use stickies as you read for less familiar words and questioning/finding t-to-t parallels with Odyssey)HW: Finish reading 1st 1/4 of book

M 1/31 No classesT 2/1 Reflection #1 on personal reactions/responding to readingW/R 2/2-3 Voc. Test Odyssey. Pt 1

F 2/4 HW: Finish reading 2nd 1/4 of bookM 2/7 Reflection #2 on plot, setting and charactersW/R 2/9-10 Plot Elements ReviewF 2/11 HW: Finish reading 3rd ¼ of bookM 2/14 Reflection #3 on Conflicts, ThemesT 2/15 Stickie Day! Odyssey/Mythology ParallelsW/R 2/16-17 Additional Literary Elements/Devices & Recommendation

SectionF 2/18 HW: FINISH THE BOOK!!! M 2/21 Computer Lab 408 Bring stick & save, save, save--- Use

outline questions & Reflections to start T 2/22 Computer Lab 408 W/R 2/23-24 Computer Lab 408

Active voice and Sentence Fluency workM 2/28 Computer Lab 408 for PolishingT 3/1 LAST DAY in Computer Lab 408 for Polishing

HW: Turn in books & Final Copy Journey Book Analysis Due HW: Turn in books & Final Copy Journey Book Analysis Due W/RW/R

SevenSeven Section Section Book Analysis Book Analysis

consists of:consists of:

• Pt. 1: Introduction/Plotline Analysis, Pt. 1: Introduction/Plotline Analysis, Setting, CharacterizationSetting, Characterization

• Pt. 2: Conflict, Theme, Literary Pt. 2: Conflict, Theme, Literary Elements/Devices of your choice, Elements/Devices of your choice, Conclusion/reactions/recommendations Conclusion/reactions/recommendations

Journey Book AnalysisJourney Book Analysis Typed, Double-spaced, Typed, Double-spaced, 12 pt. font, 4 page min.-7 page max.12 pt. font, 4 page min.-7 page max.

Journey Book AnalysisJourney Book Analysis Typed, 12 pt. font, 4 page min.-7 page max. Typed, 12 pt. font, 4 page min.-7 page max.

ORDER OF ANALYSIS ORDER OF ANALYSIS APPROXIMATE # APPROXIMATE # APPROXIMATE # APPROXIMATE # OF PARAGRAPHS OF PARAGRAPHS OF OF

ODYSSEY/MYTHOLOGY ODYSSEY/MYTHOLOGY COMPARISONSCOMPARISONS

I. Introduction/Plot: I. Introduction/Plot: 3-43-4 1-21-21.Exposition 2.Rising Action1.Exposition 2.Rising Action

3.Climax 4.Falling Action/3.Climax 4.Falling Action/ResolutionResolution

II. Setting: II. Setting: 1-21-2 N/A?N/A?1. Integral vs. Backdrop1. Integral vs. Backdrop2. Description/Mood/Tone 2. Description/Mood/Tone

III. Conflict:III. Conflict: 2 2 1-21-21. Internal vs. External1. Internal vs. External2. Identify types of conflicts2. Identify types of conflicts

IV. Characterization IV. Characterization 2 2 1 1 1. Identify antagonist, protagonist,1. Identify antagonist, protagonist, othersothers2. Round vs. flat characters2. Round vs. flat characters

V. Theme V. Theme 1-2 1-2 1 1 1. Primary Theme & Secondary Themes1. Primary Theme & Secondary Themes2. Explicit vs. Implicit Themes 2. Explicit vs. Implicit Themes

VI. Additional Literary Elements/Devices VI. Additional Literary Elements/Devices 1-2 1-2 N/A N/A 1. Style discussion1. Style discussion2. Examples from text 2. Examples from text

VII. Reactions/Recommendations VII. Reactions/Recommendations 1 1 N/AN/A

Book Analysis Grades, 100 points maximumBook Analysis Grades, 100 points maximum

59 & below = F59 & below = F Does not show that student has read all of the Does not show that student has read all of the book; used the words of others without crediting them book; used the words of others without crediting them (plagiarism); incomplete sections of analysis: done adequately but (plagiarism); incomplete sections of analysis: done adequately but latelate!!

60-6=60-6= DD Bare minimum effort or did not follow all Bare minimum effort or did not follow all directions; poor editing evidenced by spelling mistakes; more like directions; poor editing evidenced by spelling mistakes; more like a book report or even well-done but a book report or even well-done but latelate!!

70-79=70-79= CC Average covering of literary elements; good Average covering of literary elements; good storytelling, less analysis and containing conversational language; storytelling, less analysis and containing conversational language; Minimal comparisons to Odyssey; revision of most misspellings, Minimal comparisons to Odyssey; revision of most misspellings, missing capitals, and missed underlining titles.missing capitals, and missed underlining titles.

80-89=80-89= BB Good effort editing; above-average analysis Good effort editing; above-average analysis though spotty; adequate discussion and Odyssey comparisons in though spotty; adequate discussion and Odyssey comparisons in each applicable section.each applicable section.

90-99=90-99= AA Excellent writing; active voice verbs; great Excellent writing; active voice verbs; great transitions, elaboration of analysis & graceful use of quotes from transitions, elaboration of analysis & graceful use of quotes from the book; thoughtful comparisons to Odyssey; recognition of the book; thoughtful comparisons to Odyssey; recognition of figurative language; sentence fluency masterful!figurative language; sentence fluency masterful!

100 = 100 = A+A+ Exceeded expectations; thorough & insightful Exceeded expectations; thorough & insightful comparison; completely engaging; ready for a publisher!comparison; completely engaging; ready for a publisher!

Polishing, revisingPolishing, revising

1. Use Active Voice in AT LEAST 1st & last sentences of each paragraph1. Use Active Voice in AT LEAST 1st & last sentences of each paragraph

2. KNOW the differences between the following:2. KNOW the differences between the following:a. its VS. it’sa. its VS. it’sits                     This is a possessive pronoun. its                     This is a possessive pronoun. The band knew its performance was in trouble when members of the Southwest staff walked in to the hall to watch.The band knew its performance was in trouble when members of the Southwest staff walked in to the hall to watch.The "it" refers to the band. "Its" tells the reader that the band The "it" refers to the band. "Its" tells the reader that the band ownsowns the performance. the performance.

it's            This is the contraction, the blending of the two words it + is.  When you see this, you will ALWAYS it's            This is the contraction, the blending of the two words it + is.  When you see this, you will ALWAYS be able to say (in your head) the two words "it is".be able to say (in your head) the two words "it is".

It's going to be fun to hear the band perform tonight.It's going to be fun to hear the band perform tonight.

b. to VS. two VS. toob. to VS. two VS. tooto                      This is a preposition. "To" will always start a prepositional phrase or an infinitive phrase.to                      This is a preposition. "To" will always start a prepositional phrase or an infinitive phrase.I always go to the store to buy candy.I always go to the store to buy candy.two             This is the number 2.  You usually do not goof of this one.two             This is the number 2.  You usually do not goof of this one.I own two cats.I own two cats.too             Here is the tough one.  This means "also" or "more than enough"too             Here is the tough one.  This means "also" or "more than enough"When one daughter got a raise in her allowance.  The other one said, "Me, too."  (also)When one daughter got a raise in her allowance.  The other one said, "Me, too."  (also)After pigging out during Thanksgiving, she pushed away from the table saying, "I ate too much."(more than enough)After pigging out during Thanksgiving, she pushed away from the table saying, "I ate too much."(more than enough)

c. their VS. there VS. they’rec. their VS. there VS. they’retheir           This is the possessive; the word shows ownership.their           This is the possessive; the word shows ownership.Their house is on fire.Their house is on fire.there   This is the location.  This also serves as a VERY weak sentence beginning.there   This is the location.  This also serves as a VERY weak sentence beginning.Their house is on fire over there.Their house is on fire over there.they're         This is the contraction.  You should always be able to they're         This is the contraction.  You should always be able to hearhear the words "they are". the words "they are".They're not in their house over there.They're not in their house over there.

3.3. Please do not use the following: use the following:

a.a. any sentence fragment any sentence fragment b.b. a lot a lot c.c. it, it'sit, it'sd.d. I, me, myI, me, mye.e. we, uswe, usf.f. you, youryou, yourg.g. there is, there are, there was, there werethere is, there are, there was, there were

(This includes "There really is....")(This includes "There really is....")h.h. awesomeawesomei.i. due to the factdue to the factj.j. last of all or last but not leastlast of all or last but not leastk.k. contractions (joining two words....contractions (joining two words....

won't for will not...possessives are okay)won't for will not...possessives are okay)h.h. no quote without a page numberno quote without a page numberi.i. questionsquestionsj.j. anyany book title without underlining book title without underlining