Post-Reading Writing Activity
>This post-reading writing assignment is designed to use when the novel is completed.
>It can be used as either a short writing response activity or a full five paragraph essay assignment.
>There are three different relevant and thought-provoking topics for students to select from.
>Detailed questions for each topic are provided to inspire responses. Directions requires answering "all questions for that topic in your response".
>Length and formatting expectations are left blank for teachers' choice. Length may be a one paragraph response, a full five paragraph essay, or something in between.
>Requires use of "details from the text" to support ideas/opinions.
>Includes bulleted list of 12 "Items to consider" to inspire student thoughtfulness. (s.a. religion, control, gender relations & sexuality, relationships, social norms/expectations, etc.)
> Two different grading rubrics included:
-One designed for grading short response (but can be used for larger essays as well)
-One based on the Six Traits of Writing
Pg. 1: Assignment description & expectations
Pg. 2: Two grading rubrics
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<>The Power resources are perfect modification for below-level learners. Novel workbook comprehension questions are not all higher order thinking (examples above).
The Power should be reviewed by instructor to ensure it is appropriate for the course, students, and institution in which it is used.
* NOT appropriate for use in K-12 settings.
