Grade 7 INS #2: OVERVIEW

For your INS, you will be responsible for choosing an appropriate novel and completing an
independent examination of the novel. Your Power-point presentation can be shared with
your teacher on Google Apps.
Remember to use full, complete sentences, and proper paragraph form in your writing.
Whenever possible, use specific, detailed examples from your novel to support your answers
and ideas.
PART 1: SUMMARIES (WRITING, READING)
Write a one word, one sentence, 3 sentence, and a paragraph summary of your
novel. (Use the GIST method and start at largest one). These must be related.
Include basic information on the main characters, setting and storyline.
Remember a summary does not retell the entire story; it only includes the most
important ideas and information about the novel.
PART 2: CHARACTER WEB (READING FOR MEANING)
Complete a web of characters showing relationships between main and secondary
characters and their relationships.
Use a whole blank page. Colour and visuals can be added.
Part 3: SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Complete a key sequence for your novel using the format used in class. Include an
introduction (opening) with characters, 12-15 key events within your story, resolution
Part 4: POWER POINT PRESENTATION
Create a power-point presentation using images that represent your characters/key
events/resolution
Presentations will begin on December 19

INS# 2:

**PLAN YOUR TIME AND MAKE SURE YOU ARE NOT LEAVING
ALL THE PIECES UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE**

Novel read by: ______________

INS completed by:_____________________

Part 1 (Summaries) completed by: ________________

Part 2 (Character Web) completed by: ________________
Part 3 (Main Events/Plot) completed by: ________________
Part 4 (Book Talk) completed by: ________________

ASSESSEMENT
Character Web
READING

Main characters

Character relationships

MEDIA

Use of graphics to add meaning

Content, colour and neatness in presentation

Summaries
READING

Main ideas

Content (characters, setting)

Plot elements (rising action, climax, etc.)

WRITING

Understanding (content, ideas)

Expression and organization

Use of appropriate style, tone

Grammar and punctuation

Main Events/Plot Development
READING

Main ideas

Content (characters, setting)

Plot elements (rising action, climax, etc.)

MEDIA

Understanding (content, ideas)

Expression and organization
Use of techniques to convey and enhance meaning

Book Talk
ORAL COMMUNICATION
1
2
3
4

Content
o On topic, logical, easy to follow
o
Includes main details, summary, connections, recommendations.

Presentation
o Voice (clarity, loudness, expression)
o Audience connection (eye contact, posture, engaging)

Effectiveness
o Persuasive, well prepare, convincing
MEDIA

Layout/Visual elements

Content (connected images to what you are talking about)

Creativity