READING+LOGS

Reading Log No. 1 : Due April 9, 2009 (THURSDAY) ** **BIOGRAPHY:** In paragraph form, relate why you chose to read this particular biography. Why are you interested in the subject of the biography? **NOVEL:** Discuss the basic plot of the novel. Describe the setting and indicate how the setting has an impact on the story or the characters.

** Reading Log No. 2: Due April 17, 2009 (FRIDAY) ** **BIOGRAPHY:** In paragraph form, identify the greatest achievement of the subject of the biography.
 * NOVEL:** Identify the protagonist of the novel. Discuss the character’s personality and traits. Indicate how the author reveals the personality of the character to the reader.

** Reading Log No. 3: Due April 24, 2009 (FRIDAY) ** **BIOGRAPHY:** What is the point of view of the author of the biography? Is he writing a __tribute__ or an __expos____ é __? What makes you think so? **NOVEL:** Identify one of the following literary devices used by the author. Give examples of how it is used in the novel. Discuss the author’s purpose in using this literary device. __Literary devices__: foreshadowing, imagery, symbolism, irony, or flashbacks.

 **Reading Log No. 4: Due May 1, 2009 (FRIDAY) ** **BIOGRAPHY:**  Identify the person or event that had the greatest influence on the subject of the biography. Explain. **NOVEL:** Follow the directions for Reading Log No. 3, __except__ you must write about a different literary device.

 **Reading Log No. 5: Due May 9, 2009 (FRIDAY) **    **BIOGRAPHY:**   Even though writers try to eliminate all appearances of bias and propaganda, often they are unsuccessful. What evidence of bias or propaganda can be found in the biography you have chosen? **NOVEL:** Identify the tone or mood of the novel and present examples of how the author achieves it.

 ** Reading Log No. 6: Due May 17, 2009 (FRIDAY) **   **BIOGRAPHY:**  Discuss how reading this biography has affected you. <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> **NOVEL:** Discuss the theme of the novel and how it affected you.