Think about the style of the writing in the book that you are reading. Imagine that you are the author. As the author, create a top-ten list for aspiring writers on how to write an awesome novel! Remember to get into the head of the author-this isn't a list from you about writing, but from your author.                                            next assinment

You thought an awful lot about what you believe during this lesson. Let's have some fun with this! Pick one of the characters in the book that you have the hardest time identifying with. Imagine that he or she is a member of this class.  Write a one-page "This I Believe" essay from this character's perspective.                     next assinment

Think about the culture from book that you just read. What did you learn about yourself and your own culture through examining another?

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This week you are invited to research the political conflict that inspired the creation of the graphic novel that you chose. When you have found a sufficient amount of information, create a drawing of the major "players" in the conflict. For example, if your novel was inspired by World War II, then one of the major players would be "Adolf Hitler." Under your drawing, include a caption that lists the character's name and what their part in the conflict was.

*a short paragraph for each one*