Unit 13- Novel Study Literary Analysis Portfolio

Question

Directions- During the Spring Semester, eighth grade ELA students are required to read one fiction novel. Students were provided three choices. Within your FCA textbook, Units 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11 address the novel and specific skills needed while reading a fiction novel. The novel Anne of Green Gables was the textbook’s sample novel used during the lessons. Students are not to write a portfolio based on Anne of Green Gables. When students reach Unit 13, they will be asked to turn in a portfolio based on the novel they have read (Shadow and Bone).

HOOK: (grab your reader’s attention) (a quote, a powerful phrase, or a question) ( 1 sentence)
Novel BACKGROUND: (Explain a bit about the novel ) Include the author’s name and the title of your book in this paragraph. (3-4 sentences)

CLAIM/Thesis: Write an opinion/claim statement about ONE LITERARY ASPECT OF the novel.
Subject + Direction + 1,2,3 Points/Reasons.

REASON 1: (first point/reason that supports YOUR claim/thesis)REASON 2: (second point/reason that supports YOUR claim/thesis)REASON 3: (third point/reason that supports YOUR claim/thesis)

Body Paragraph 1: TPEEEE
REASON 1:(start with a transition, then state first point/reason from above)
EVIDENCE 1: Based on novel facts and details. Add your QUOTE, and CITE your source!
“quote” (in-text citation= author’s last name, page number you found quote)

ELABORATION-EXPLAIN YOUR EVIDENCE: (In your own words, why is this important, how does it support your claim??)

EVIDENCE 2: Based on novel facts and details. Add your QUOTE, and CITE your source!
“quote” (in-text citation= author’s last name, page number you found quote)

ELABORATION-EXPLAIN YOUR EVIDENCE: (In your own words, why is this important, how does it support your claim??)

Body Paragraph 2: TPEEEE
REASON 2: (Start with a transition, then state second point/reason from above)
EVIDENCE 1: Based on novel facts and details. Add your QUOTE, and CITE your source!
“quote” (in-text citation= author’s last name, page number you found quote)

ELABORATION- EXPLAIN YOUR EVIDENCE: (In your own words, why is this important, how does it support your claim??)

EVIDENCE 2: Based on novel facts and details. Add your QUOTE, and CITE your source!
“quote” (in-text citation= author’s last name, page number you found quote)

ELABORATION-EXPLAIN YOUR EVIDENCE: (In your own words, why is this important, how does it support your claim??)

Body Paragraph 3: TPEEEE
REASON 3: (Start with a transition, then state third point/reason from above)

EVIDENCE 1: Based on novel facts and details. Add your QUOTE, and CITE your source!
“quote” (in-text citation= author’s last name, page number you found quote)

ELABORATION-EXPLAIN YOUR EVIDENCE: (In your own words, why is this important, how does it support your claim??)

EVIDENCE 2: Based on novel facts and details. Add your QUOTE, and CITE your source!
“quote” (in-text citation= author’s last name, page number you found quote)

ELABORATION-EXPLAIN YOUR EVIDENCE: (In your own words, why is this important, how does it support your claim??)

Answer 1

Conclusion: (restate your claim/thesis in a new way)
Briefly summarize your main points and explain why they are important. (2-3 sentences)

Overall, the novel Shadow and Bone explores themes of power and identity through its well-developed characters and intricate world-building. By examining the relationships between the characters and their struggles with their own abilities, author Leigh Bardugo presents readers with a thought-provoking look at the complexities of the human experience. Through the skilled use of literary devices and engaging storytelling, Shadow and Bone captivates readers and leaves them pondering the deeper meaning of power and identity.