Novel Response
Introduction
Read each of the sections on narrative elements: character, plot, setting, theme, point of view and dialogue. You will need to understand these elements in order to complete the reading response assignment. Consider and reflect on the questions in the exercise for each section as they relate to the novel, Moon of the Crusted Snow. You do not have to hand these answers in. Use them as a study guide for when you read the novel.
You will upload your answers to the Reading Response Assignment for marking.
Learning Objectives
- Learn how elements, features and form of literary texts communicate meaning by reading and analyzing the novel Moon of the Crusted Snow.
- Use reading strategies to build an understanding of society.
To Do List
- Read “Elements of Fiction: Character.”
- Learning Activity 1 – Elements of Fiction: Character
- Read “Elements of Fiction: Plot.”
- Learning Activity 2 – Elements of Fiction: Plot
- Read “Elements of Literature: Setting, Theme.”
- Learning Activity 3 – Elements of Fiction: Setting, Theme.
- Read “Point of View, Narrative, and Dialogue.”
- Learning Activity 4 – Elements of Fiction: Point of View, Narrative, Dialogue.”
- Read the novel Moon of the Crusted Snow. Use the exercise questions in the Narrative Elements sections to take notes on the novel.
- Complete the Reading Response Questions using your notes as a guide and upload into Blackboard.
Attribution
Except where otherwise noted, “Novel Response” by Academic and Career Preparation, Georgian College, is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.
