Science Fiction and Fantasy Novels - Term 1

The Hobbit J.R.R. Tolkien

The Golden Compass - Philip Pullman
Enders Game Orson Scott Card
Airborn - Kenneth Oppel



Questions for Friday, September 19:

1. Find a passage that uses elaborate description of an object, setting, or
character. What sorts of words does the author use? Make a list. (Use your sticky
notes to keep track).

2. Select one piece of dialogue from your novel. Who is speaking to whom? What
is the context of the conversation? Why is this piece of dialogue interesting or
amusing? Why did you choose this piece of dialogue? (Use your sticky notes to
keep track).

3. Find an example of a complex sentence in your novel. (Mark it with a sticky
note).




Remember, as you read your novel use sticky notes to help you to keep
track the following:
(You will be given time to discuss these and other questions with your novel
study group.)


Find at least ten words (throughout the whole book) of which you are not sure of
the exact meaning.

1. Write down the sentence and underline the word.
2. Write what you think the word means.
3. Look up the exact meaning.
4. Write what you think the word means in the context found.
5. Write your own sentence using this word.


(You may choose some words that are "made-up words.")