Writing Style (Due Monday, September 14)

For any of your three novel selections, reflect on the writing style presented throughout the book. (To be clear, you are choosing ONE of the novels you read this summer and reflecting on the writing style.)

In one developed paragraph, first introduce the title of the book and its author.  Then respond to TWO of the questions below.  Use ONE direct quote from the book to support your answer.

Consider how the book is organized.   Is it largely narrative?

Does it make use of process analysis to reveal the steps in something?

Does it include sections that compare and contrast or reveal cause and effect?

Is it largely a persuasive work?  Explain.

Does it divide and classify to reveal important concepts?

Nonfiction or Fiction Response (Due Monday, September 14)

Choose ONE of the following to respond to (either A or B): 
(A) Reflecting on your summer reading, IF one of the books you read is fiction, begin your blog response (two developed paragraphs) by introducing the title of the book and its author.  Then choose TWO of the questions listed below to respond to.  Use two direct quotes from the novel to support your answers.

What is the role of point of view in this book?
What is the organization of the work (chronological, flashback, multiple points of view, etc.)?
What is the setting, and how does it impact the meaning of the story?
What are some of the conflicts (both internal and external)?
What is the main theme of the story?

(B) Reflecting on your summer reading, IF one of the books you read is nonfiction, begin your blog response (two developed paragraphs) by introducing the title of the book and its author.  Then choose TWO of the questions below to respond to.  Use two direct quotes from the novel to support your answers.

Is the book an autobiography, biography, memoir?
What is the role of point of view in this book?
What is the impact of pace (as influenced by description, dialogue, etc.) on the reader?
What is the impact of diction (word choice) on quality of work and intended audience?
What is the impact of syntax (sentence structure) on quality of work and intended audience?
What is the tone of the book?

Response to Opinion Writer  (Due Monday, 9-14-15)

This summer, you were asked to choose one opinion writer whose work you will read and examine this trimester.  For the writer you have chosen to follow and study, please write one developed paragraph reflecting on the following:

1. Does the writer primarily focus on local issues?  National issues?  World issues?
2. Does the writer primarily focus on political, social, sports, or other issues?
3. What persuasive techniques do they often rely on in their writing: research/support; logical, ethical, or emotional appeals; repetition of key words and ideas; diction; syntax; figurative language, etc.

In your paragraph response (blog response), MAKE SURE YOU do the following:

• Identify the writer.
• Provide the primary publication he or she writes for.
• Explain/present his or her primary focus (topic/subject for which to write).
• Identify his or her dominant persuasive techniques.
• Provide two specific quotes from the writing that support the writer's use of the persuasive techniques you identified.