Dystopian+Discussion

= Requirements for Setting and Characterization pages are below. (You can also get a head start by writing a summary of the plot and posting it.) =

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Example and project requirements: See Dystopian Example page

Here are the different pages you'll be required to create: Home Page: Group name, intro, attractive layout, relevant content Plot Synopsis: Synopsis of the plot of each book written by each reader and separated by horizontal lines. Book Review: See instructions on Dystopian Discussion page. Includes summary from Goodreads, cover picture with link to Amazon site, positive and negative remarks, Star rating, link to author's website. (can also link to additional sites if you choose)

*Setting: Includes section for setting description for each novel. It should discuss: These written by each reader individually, PLUS a group paragraph written during your discussion time that compares each setting and how it affects the plot/characterization within the novel.
 * Time and Place,
 * Major Locations,
 * What the Society is like, and the
 * Atmosphere/Mood of the setting.

**Here is what you should cover in your Characterization page.** -What is this character like in the beginning? (1 par.) -What are they like in the end and how have they grown, changed, learned? (1-2 par.) -Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of this character and how they are (or are not) fully developed. (1-2 par.) -At the bottom, list 3 other characters in the novel and identify them as round or flat. (list of 3)
 * Character **:**

===Plot: the events in the story line. - Write a few paragraphs explaining the plot. What is the opening incident/hook? (how it starts) What background information do we learn? What are the major events that move us through the story? What is the climax? (Don’t give away the ending if you can help it.)===

*Theme:
=== Theme: a fundamental and ‘universal’ idea explored in the book. (could be considered the message, or lesson, or main point) 3 paragraphs: Identify the theme, explain what it means, show the theme in action in the book, and discuss the end result of what the author says about that theme or idea. ===

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