Independent Reading Project

January 13, 2016

E.Q: Based on the presentations, determine which time period you will look at more closely.
What novel would you like to read?
Obj: I can research different novels from British Lit time periods. 

Starter:

Out of all of the time periods, which period intrigued you the most?

Explain your rationale in 3-5 sentences.

Vocabulary:

Big Idea: Identity

Part of Speech: noun

Dictionary Definition: Who someone is.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Determine how we establish identity.

Activity:

1.  Independent Reading Project

Throughout the semester, you will be reading a book of your own choice independently.

All of the instructions are posted in the link above. 

Today, you will receive time to look at the time periods a little more closely.

Research which time period you would like to read a novel from. 

Then, begin researching authors and pieces of literature.

In your assignment folder create a document labeled Independent Reading Research

Find at least 5 different books that interest you.

Include the following information: 

Time Period

Title

Author

Reason for Appeal

Later today, we will go to the library and see if they have any of the books you found!

Time Permitting

Begin reading.

Closure: 

Create a plan for how you will stay on task for this assignment.

Consider setting aside certain days to read for a set time.