The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Journal Assignment

This is an ongoing journal assignment that will be due at the end of the novel. Make sure
to work on this as we go through the novel so that you are not trying to do all of this at a
later date!

Your journal should include:

 Cover page with title and author and your full name
 Chapter Summary
 Character Descriptions & Quotations
 Theme Explanations

Chapter summaries can be in point form but should include chapter titles.

Character descriptions should include physical and other attributes and can also be in
point form. Include one quotation about the character that demonstrates these
qualities. Please remember to use quotation marks and include the page number. Please
describe the following characters:
Junior, Rowdy, Junior’s parents, Mr. P, Mary Spirit, Penelope, Coach

Pick 5 of the following themes to explain. Please make sure to use complete sentences.
Identity, Home, Race, Poverty, Literature and Writing, Mortality, Friendship, Education,
Hopes & Dreams & Plans, Tradition & Custom