Parnassus AP
Reading and Responding to Literature
Junior Project book which? ___ (1-8)
Bibliographic Entry:
What is the Subject of the Novel?
Find and state (in the author's words) a "defining" passage, one which best summarizes the direction of the novel-its theme.
Paraphrase this passage (in your own words):
Paraphrase three subsidiary, supporting ideas, images or symbols using complete
sentences.
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3.
Make a list of and name the characters you have found in the essay, supply
a characterizing quotation and tell why you think the author used the character.
Character's Name
Quote the text!
Why used?
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Summarize the plot, noting the complications, climax or crisis and resolution of the piece:
Explain your view on the issues raised in the book. Do you agree, disagree
or partially agree with the author? Give at lease three reasons you believe
as you do.
Name your Junior Project Period:
Outline the defining characteristics of pieces written during this period:
How does THIS novel conform or not conform to the characteristics of the period?
Cite the critical piece you read to expand your understanding of this novel:
Author, title, place of publication, publisher and year.
Summarize what this article teaches you about the book.
How has this article expanded your view of what reading literature includes?
List the other books and authors you have read for the JP.
In two paragraphs what changes took place in American society from previous
periods that allowed a book like this to be widely circulated and read.
