NovaNET World Literature Offline Assignments
Text: Prentice Hall Literature, World Masterpieces, 2007
World Literature A
Complete each of the following 4 sections that contain readings and written assignments. Each assignment counts as
one module.
1.
Origins and Traditions: Ancient Worlds 9/6
 Poetry: Read the introduction on pp. 114 – 117. Then, read the following poems:
i. Elephant in the Dark, Rumi p. 118
ii. Two Kinds of Intelligence, p. 120
iii. The Guest House, p. 122
iv. Which is Worth More?, p. 124
 Complete the following on p. 125, and hand it in to your teacher. Write your answers in complete
sentences/paragraphs. Your instructor should be able to understand what the question/task was, based
on reading your answer.
i. Analogy - #1, 3 and 4.
ii. Comparing Literary Works - #5, 6, 7
iii. Reading Strategy - #8, 9
2. Sacred Texts and Epic Tales: Indian Literature 9/13
 Fables and Reflective Narrative Essay: Read the introduction on pp. 220-221
 Read “Numskull and the Rabbit” on pp. 222-226
 Read “The Tiger Who Would be King” on pp. 230-231
 Read the Information about Reflective Essays on pp. 238-245. Complete the writing assignment on p.
238 and hand it in to your teacher. There is a sample essay on p. 244, and a rubric on p. 245 to use as a
reference.
3. Wisdom and Insight: Chinese and Japanese Literature 9/20
 Read the introduction on pp. 306-307
 Read the selections from “The Pillow Book”, on pp. 308-312.
 Complete the following on p. 313, and hand it in to your teacher. Write your answers in complete
sentences/paragraphs. Your instructor should be able to understand what the question/task was, based
on reading your answer.
i. Journal - #2, 3
ii. Connecting Literary Elements - #4
iii. Extending Understanding - #8
4. Classical Civilizations: Ancient Greece and Rome 9/27
 Read the introduction on pp. 460-467
 Read “Oedipus the King”, Part I on pp. 468-499.
 Complete the following on p. 499, and hand it in to your teacher. Write your answers in complete
sentences/paragraphs. Your instructor should able to understand what the question/task was, based on
reading your answer.
i. Critical Reading - #1, 4 (a, b, c), 7 (a, b)
NovaNET – World Literature Assignments – updated Sept. 2011
NovaNET World Literature Offline Assignments
Text: Prentice Hall Literature, World Masterpieces, 2007
World Literature B
Complete each of the following 4 sections that contain readings and written assignments. Each assignment counts as
one module.
1. From Decay to Rebirth: The Middle Ages 10/4
 Read the introduction and selection from “The Song of Roland” on pp. 598-609.
 Read the introduction and selection from “The Grail” on pp. 626-641.
 Read the information about Evaluating Literary Themes on pp. 696-697. Complete the writing
assignment on p. 696 and hand it in to your teacher.
2. Rebirth and Exploration: The Renaissance and Rationalism 10/11
 Read the introduction and the story “Federigo’s Falcon” on pp. 742-750.
 Read the introduction about information materials on p. 810, and the article “Leonardo: The Eye, the
Hand, the Mind” on pp. 811-814
 Read about Comparison and Contrast Essays on pp. 818-825. Complete the writing assignment on
p.818. and hand it in to your teacher. There is a sample essay on p. 824, and a rubric on p. 825 to use as
a reference.
3. Revolution and Reaction: Romanticism and Realism 10/18
 Read the introduction on pp. 904and 905.
 Read “Two Friends”, on pp. 906-912.
 Read “How Much Land Does a Man Need?” On pp. 913-927.
 Read “A Problem”, on pp. 928-936.
 Complete the following on p. 937 and hand it in to your teacher. Write your answers in complete
sentences/paragraphs. Your instructor should able to understand what the question/task was, based on
reading your answer.
i. Dynamic and Static Characters - #1, 2, 3
ii. Comparing Literary Works - #5
iii. Evaluating Characters’ Decisions - #7
4. From Conflict to Renewal: The Modern World 10/25
 Poetry: Read the introduction on pp. 1144-1145. Then, read the following poems:
i. The Guitar, p. 1146-1147
ii. Ithaka, p. 1148-1149
iii. Fear, p. 1150
iv. The Prayer, p. 1151-1153
v. Green, p. 1154
 Complete the following on p. 1155, and hand it in to your teacher. Write your answers in complete
sentences/paragraphs. Your instructor should be able to understand what the question/task was, based
on reading your answer.
i. Lyric Poetry and Epiphany - #1 (a, b), 2
ii. Comparing Literary Works - #5 (a, b, c)
iii. Extend Understanding - #8
NovaNET – World Literature Assignments – updated Sept. 2011