Literature Circle Presentations

You and your group members will create a PowerPoint presentation for the class which must include the following:

 

1.      Create one discussion question that covers the main ideas in your novel and lead a class discussion of it. Students will first take a few minutes at the beginning of the class to answer this. Avoid simple recall questions and those that ask “what would you do?” or “What happened in the story”. Then call on students to add to the discussion.

 

2.      Who is the author? Share a few brief comments about the author and a fun fact about their writing (How did they come up with the idea for the book? How do they view their own writing?).

 

3.       Point out significant plot developments in the story. What occurs in the story? This should be brief (max 3 slides, 10 bullet points).

 

4.      Explain the significance of the setting. Where does the novel take place? How does the author portray the setting and how is it important to the characters and the unfolding of the plot. Do you believe the setting is represented well?

 

5.      Have a slide that explains the significance of the title. Many of these titles have some importance that may not be stated in obvious terms.

 

6.      Discuss character qualities in at least 3 main character(s). Who are the main characters? Are they honorable people? What are their flaws? (Have a quote that represents each character).

 

7.      Point out instances of at least 2 literary techniques (allusion, symbolism, figurative language, satire, irony, foreshadowing, etc.)

 

8.      What does the author seem to be telling his or her own readers when it comes to accepting change and finality in one’s life? How do the characters cope with it? (Find one quote that seems to represent the author’s message on this topic).

 

 

 

Make sure to incorporate visual aids into your presentation (pictures on PowerPoint slides, graphic organizers, etc.)

 

And remember to be creative with your presentation!