Novel+Assignment

=The Newspaper Novel Assignment:=

A few years ago, a famous journalist came and spoke to our class, and suggested that the most important thing a journalist can do to prepare for his or her career is to be well read in the classics. I believe this is good advice.

Therefore, I am requiring that all newspaper students choose a novel from the list below (one that has not been read by the student). I have selected this particular list because it comes from the College Board (creators of the SAT test), and is titled [|101Great Books Recommended for College Bound Readers]. I am asking that the student peruse this list with his or her parent(s), and select a book that is appropriate for the student. I will send home a form with each student, that will require a signature from the parent and the student, acknowledging the novel chosen and the writing assignment that will go along with it.

Since this assignment will culminate in a book review that will be published in the //Journal//, it is essential that each student choose a unique book. The books will be assigned on a first come, first served basis, so choose a few that will work for you.

Novel Blogging: For each chapter in the novel the student has chosen, he/she will post one blog post that consists of two parts: Chapter Synopsis - a concise and accurate retelling of the major details of that chapter. Chapter Analysis - a brief commentary from the student's perspective about the impact that chapter has on him/her, and personal reflections on the novel as it unfolds.

All novels must be completed no later than December 3, 2012.

The final writing project for Newspaper Semester 1, 2012 will be a review/commentary article about the novel, to be published in the //Thomas Jefferson Journal//.

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