Something that is simple and easy to research about. I don't plan on actually reading it.
Here is the rubric my teacher gave me =P.
A. Read a novel about a hero. While your book selection is of your choice, it must be approved by me on or before April 12th (if you choose it outside of the school library). The book must be at an appropriate reading level and lend itself to personal response for the reader response and analysis questions below. Final projects are worth 130 points and due on May 9th (A blocks) and 10th (B blocks), 2013.
B. Complete a thoughtful two page typed personal response for each of the following analysis and prompt questions. Your response should be organized into a cohesive informal journal essay, not merely as answers to the questions.
1. Elements of the Hero
In what ways do you believe the fictional figure
is a hero/anti-hero? You may want to consider what
values does he/she represent that you admire? Is his/her quest or struggle a worthy one? In what ways can he/she provide examples to emulate?
2. Environment of the Hero/Anti-Hero
Evaluate the environment, obstacles, and catalysts that contribute
to the figure’s success or failure. You may want to consider: what
internal/external conflicts does this hero have to overcome? How
do other characters play a role in this hero’s quest? How does the
hero incorporate his environment into his quest – does he use
environment to his/her advantage or does he succumb to it?
3. Personal Response
Describe your reactions, feelings, and personal connections to
the figure’s struggle and subsequent failure or success. You may
want to consider: in what ways do you se his/her journey as
relevant to the world around you? Does he/she remind you of any
friend, family member, or situation? What was the author trying
to say about life in this book? Did you change in any way after
having read the book?
C. Create a unique and thought provoking book jacket for this review. This book jacket should be appropriate for the college bound student. Too, it should blend both visual and written creativity. The written portion should include one of the following criteria:
1. Five fictional quotes/reviews from fictional entities who have read the
book. The quotes should focus on elements of the hero/anti-hero or his/her
respective quests.
2. A hero quote sheet. Select three quotes from the book that best
describe the heroic qualities of the protagonist. Be sure to accurately
quote and document with page numbers.
3. Top 10 words from the novel including their definitions and page
numbers, as well as an original sentence demonstrating comprehension
of that word. (These should be words that you did not previously know
or that you found especially