Reader's+Notebook

 Reader's Notebook For our reading of //To Kill a Mockingbird//, you will be given a different Reader’s Notebook responsibility for each reading assignment. You will rotate your responsibility for each reading, so you will perform each job several times throughout the reading of the novel. The Jobs  A symbol is an object that has some deeper meaning, like how our flag stands for our country and perhaps symbolizes freedom. A theme is a lesson or truth about life, like the belief that those who do evil are eventually punished or we should treat everyone equally. Look for themes and symbols in the story. Often this symbol will repeat throughout the novel, or be connected to one character or group of characters. Take a guess as to what things might mean. Remember that a symbol is generally an object, something you can touch or see. This novel has a lot of life lessons in it – can you find them, or think of what they might be? What does Harper Lee want us to learn from reading her book? || ||  When we read a story, we see the characters and events in our minds. We get a mental picture of what a character or a place looks like from the author’s description. Create a picture of a character, a place or an event from the story. At the bottom or on the back of the picture put a quote or a few sentences describing what your picture is. Also explain the mood or emotions that occur during this scene. You don’t have to draw like Leonardo Da Vinci, but you do have to try your best. ||
 * ** Paragraph Paragon ** || ** Theme & Symbol Seeker  ** ||
 *  When you read a paragraph or page, think about the effect it has on you. Consider questions like: Is it funny? Is it confusing? What about it confuses you? What mood does it create? Is the passage unique or unusual in some way? Explain how. Why is a certain paragraph or passage significant or meaningful? Maybe you like the way the author wrote a description or has a character speak or act; comment on it. Find examples of similes, metaphors or other descriptive language and talk about how they add to the story. You might want to predict what will happen next or asked what you think might happen. **Please write down the page number of the passage.**   || 
 * ** Character Connoisseur ** || ** Visual Vanguard  ** ||
 *  We can only know about characters by what they say and do. Choose one or two characters and write about what they say and do. What do these words and actions reveal about the character? Do you like or dislike him or her? Why? Would you like a character as a friend? Why or why not? How do you think a character feels and what makes you say so? Does he or she remind you of someone you know, or of yourself? Explain why? You can write this as a double sided journal entry, a letter from the character to another character in the book (or maybe to you). Don’t forget to incorporate textual support into your piece.

__ Each entry must be at least one full page with textual support and should end with at least one questions about the story  __. Consider what a teacher may ask that would verify you have read and understand the novel thus far. When you are the visual vanguard you MUST include a visual representation of the scene/character that you found for your reading. There is no right or wrong answers here, just explain what you think and why. If you are making a prediction or discussing something specific you MUST have textual support to hold up your response.   You will be graded on punctuality of assignment, quality of response, the incorporation of textual support, effort and end product. You will be penalized for work that is sloppy, rushed, limited in text or quality. I expect each assignment and each job to be done with evidence of effort. We will recognize and penalize work done at the last minute or with little regard for the assignment.

The following assignments have already been assigned to all the student for the next week. Future assignments will be assigned periodically to allow students more time to work on their upcoming research projects...updates will be posted. || Job || Due Date || || Paragraph Paragons- All Students || 9/10/08 || || Character Conisseur - All Students || 9/11/08 || || Jems & Scouts - Theme & Symbol Seekers Boos & Dills - Visual Vanguards || 9/12/08 || || Boos & Dills - Theme & Symbol Seekers Jems & Scouts - Visual Vanguards || 9/15/08 ||
 * Assignments **
 * Chapters
 * 1-3
 * 4-6
 * 7-9
 * 10-11

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