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LAERSKOOL GENERAAL HENDRIK SCHOEMAN

English First Additional Language

Term 3 – Formal Assessment

Literature Project

Set by: Ms A. Smit Total: 50 ______ %

Moderator: Ms A. A. Jacobs Time: During class

Name: ____________________________ Grade: 7/ ___

Date: ____________________ Parent Signature: _________________

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LITERATURE PROJECT

GENRE: YOUTH NOVEL - Own choice

For term 3 you will get to do a PROJECT on a novel you have read. This project

consists of 3 stages namely:

STAGE 1: List of at least 3 resources used for all stages (10)

STAGE 2: Analysis, synthesis, characterisation and summary of features of a novel (20)

STAGE 3: Oral presentation of your research to the class (20)

VERY IMPORTANT! You will need to follow and complete ALL 3 stages for assessment.

Your novel has to be in class every day and no excuses are accepted. Make use of the

given assessment rubrics to ensure you adhere to all different elements for each stage.

Most important of all – ENJOY!

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STAGE 1: RESEARCH

Notes:

# The research aspect of this project is very important. Your success will depend on the

quality of the work you do.

# Complete a colourful mind map with illustrations while collecting different sources to

compile your bibliography.

# Your mind map must show the amount of different sources you consulted throughout the

project. Remember you need to have AT LEAST 3 different sources. This may include:

Internet, books, interviews, newspapers, study guide, dictionaries, thesauruses,

encyclopaedias, magazines, text books, etc.

# The more sources, the better the quality of your work.

# Finally complete the bibliography table, adding all necessary detail.

MIND MAP

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BIBLIOGRAPHY: LIST of SOURCES

Title of novel: ______________________________________________________________

Author : _______________________

SOURCE PAGE NRS. DATE

Rubric

1 2 3 4 5

Total of sources

Only 1 used. Only 2 used. Acquired 3 used.

4 used. 5 or more used.

Mind map Totally disorganised. No colour used.

Quite disorganised. Few colours used.

Organised. Some colours used. Some illustrations.

Well- organised. Colour used in all/most aspects. Illustrations done.

Excellently organised, synthesised facts. Colours and illustrations show different items used.

STAGE 1:Total: _______/10

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STAGE 2: WRITING

Notes:

# All writing skills apply: Spelling, concord, sentence structures, punctuation, paragraphing,

layout, etc.

# Factual correctness is essential where necessary.

# The way you handle and stick to the topic is of extreme importance.

# Your imaginative input will be tested.

# All questions must be answered. All steps must be followed.

# A variety of writing skills will be tested.

# Work very neatly and cohesively.

# The quality of research you did in STAGE 1 must be significant, clear and applied in

STAGE 2.

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PART 1: Content questions

Answer these questions about the novel you have read:

1. Title: ____________________________________________________________ (1)

2. Author: __________________________________________________________ (1)

3. Publisher: ________________________________________________________ (1)

4. Main character/s: __________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________ (1)

5. Who is the protagonist? _____________________________________________ (1)

What makes him/her the protagonist? Write down 2 reasons.

5.1 ________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________ (1)

5.2 ________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________ (1)

6. Who is the antagonist? ______________________________________________ (1)

Give 2 reasons why you say this.

6.1 ________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________ (1)

6.2 ________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________ (1)

7. List 3 important settings where this novel happens.

7.1 ________________________________________________________________

7.2 ________________________________________________________________

7.3 ________________________________________________________________ (3)

8. Write down the plot of your novel in 3 sentences:

8.1 _________________________________________________________________

8.2 _________________________________________________________________

8.3 _________________________________________________________________ (3)

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9. Give 2 reasons why you would recommend others to read this book.

9.1 _________________________________________________________________

9.2 _________________________________________________________________ (2)

10. From the list below, choose the word that best describes your novel:

(1)

11. Draw a rating out of 5 stars for your novel. _______________________________ (1)

Total: ____/20

20 ÷ 2 = _____/10

fantasy romance family drama teenage action adventure

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Part 2: The plot

The plot, also known as the storyline, can be seen as this. Note the 5 elements:

Use this GRAPH to summarise your novel in 10 sentences. Remember to use the

headings! Use the space below for your line graph planning – writing process not necessary.

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Title : ______________________________________________________________

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Rubric

1 2 - 3 4 - 5

Elements complete No headings for different elements.

Some elements visible. Work rather untidy.

All 5 elements done. Extreme or acceptable neatness.

Language conventions Many major errors. Some grammatical errors. Minimum major errors.

Exceptional grammatical usage. Some/no major errors.

Total of sentences Totally muddled. More/less than 10 sentences. Coherence unsuccessful.

Exact amount of sentences. Totally coherent.

Logic follow-up of events Totally muddled. Mostly successful. Excellent follow-up.

Total: ____/20

20 ÷ 2 = _____/10

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Part 3: Characterisation

Nelson Mandela wrote an autobiography Long Walk to Freedom. As a teenager, he met an

old man called Chief Zwelibhangile Joyi. Mr Mandela manages to create a vivid picture of

this great narrator of historical events in his book.

The author creates a vivid image of Chief Joyi.

He uses adjectives and imagery to describe what he looks like.

He describes his actions using strong verbs.

He reports what Chief Joyi says.

How? How? How?

Ancient, wise, fearless, caring.

Chief Joyi flings his spear. He squats down at the fire.

The Chief tells stories about all African heroes.

Choose any interesting character from your novel to complete the author’s characterisation

of him/her in the same way as the example above. Remember, you quote from the text,

therefor no spelling mistakes may be made!

The characterisation of: He is a character in my book titled:

Words and images with which the author describes the character.

A summary of the character’s actions, using strong verbs.

A summary of what the character says.

My own description of the character based on the information above.

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Rubric

0 1 - 2 3

Adjectives used to describe character’s personality.

Only 1 or 2 used. Spelling mistakes made.

3 - 4 words quoted. Spelling mistakes made.

5 or more words used. No spelling errors.

Strong verbs used to describe character’s actions.

Only 1 or 2 used. Spelling mistakes made.

3 - 4 words quoted. Spelling mistakes made.

5 or more words used. No spelling errors.

Summarised information used to explain character’s verbal communication.

Own words not used.

Own words used. Some spelling errors.

Own words, no spelling errors.

Own description of idea of character successful.

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Total: ____/10

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Part 4: Writing a book review

No two book reviews look the same. Read this book review that was written by a 13-year-old

girl.

(Start with the title and the name of the

author.)

(Tell something about the story. Use the

present tense. Don’t use any slang.)

(Tell more about your personal

experience of the book.)

(Underline titles of books. Conclude the

review with your honest opinion.)

Now write a book review about the novel you have read. Remember to follow the writing

process: Planning – 1st draft – Proofreading – Editing – Final draft. Your review should have

a word count of 110 – 120.

Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer Artemis Fowl is a criminal mastermind. He tries to force Holly, a fairy-elf, to help him with some personal problems. However, it is not so easy to get Holly on his side. As a 13-year-old reader, I found the different personalities of the characters the best part of the book. Every fairy, pixie, sprite, elf and human has his or her own personality and glitches. Not everyone will identify with Artemis, though. My favourite characters are Holly, the fighting elf; Butler, Artemis’s personal bodyguard; and Mulch, a dwarf with a passion for digging. The story is original, the writing style is gripping and the characters are fascinating. Artemis Fowl is one of the best books I have ever read.

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Rubric

1 - 2 3 - 4 5

Grammar, punctuation and sentence structure

Many mistakes. Many major errors.

Some basic errors. Some major errors.

No mistakes whatsoever.

Verbs Tenses totally muddled. Most verbs in present tense.

No errors whatsoever.

Personal experience and conclusion

None or very slight evidence.

Some evidence, though not completely successful.

Excellent and coherent.

Format Totally not adhered to. Adhered to, some errors. Excellent adherence.

Total: _____ /20

20 ÷ 2 = ______ / 10

STAGE 2: Total: _____ / 40

40 ÷ 2 = ______ / 20

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STAGE 3: SPEAKING

Notes:

# This is a prepared speech about the novel you have read. This means NO reading it from

notes!

# You may however, use cue cards with key words.

# Make use of visual elements to enhance your presentation, e.g. drawings, pictures of

characters and different settings how you interpret them, photograph/s of the author, etc.

# Use your research sources from stage 1.

# Use the information you gathered in stage 2.

# Your presentation must be structured in the following sequence:

Introduction: Title and author. Plot in short.

Body: Plot in full. Meet characters and make sure audience can identify with them.

Conclusion: Own experience of book and recommendations.

# Time factor: 2 – 4 minutes.

# All in all, tie all loose ends by using what you have accumulated in stages 1 and 2 and

deliver a lively presentation to a receptive audience! You want everybody listening to you to

enjoy what you say!

Most of all – You must enjoy this!

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Rubric

1 2 3 4 5

Introduction and conclusion

None. Slight attempt made.

Good, but lacks either one of the two.

Fine, but a little unconvincing.

Wow-factor!

Body /content of plot

Very disorganised. Way too short.

Slight attempt. Little too short.

Good, but too many time lapses in plot.

Very good, but plot lacks important detail.

Excellently done.

Language and vocabulary

Very basic. Needs improvement.

Satisfactory. Very good. Excellent and way above expectance.

Audience awareness, posture and visuals

Audience lost interest at early stage. No visuals.

Read too much from notes/cue cards. Only one visual item used.

Average presentation. Some visual material used.

Very good. Enough visual material.

Exceptional awareness throughout. Excellent use of visual material.

STAGE 3: Total: _____/ 20