Ordinary People – Judith Guest
T. Groening
ENCF 40S
The novel has been divided into 5 sections:
DUE DATE:
1.
Chapters
1-7………………………………
_______________
2.
Chapters
8-14……………………………..
_______________
3.
Chapters
15-19…………………………..
_______________
4.
Chapters
20-25……………………………
_______________
5.
Chapters
26-31…………………………...
_______________
For Section 1-3 you will be required to write a “2-pager” which includes the
following:
1.
Choose a “Section Title” for the section and explain why it is
appropriate/effective. (5)
2.
Write an 8-12 sentence summary of plot. (5)
3.
Choose two quotations (with page numbers) and two
explanations for each as to why you think these quotes are the
most significant in the section. (10)
TOTAL (20)
For each section you will also be required to complete a “mini”
assignment. Assignments and due dates are on the reverse.
Section 1:
Due Date: _____________
Draw, or paint a picture; or create a collage that represents the emotions and
attitudes of one of the characters in the novel. Strive to use colour, shape,
and objects in a symbolic way. Do not simply retell the events of the novel.
Include a ½ page rationale explaining your choices.
Section 2:
Due Date: _____________
Choose a member of the Jarret family (Con, Cal or Beth), and write a onepage hand written letter to Crawford at the hospital. The letter is to be
written in the persona of the character you choose. In the letter, tell
Crawford how the adjustments are going as Con returns to his old life.
Section 3:
Due Date: _____________
Write a two-page double-spaced newspaper editorial about one of the main
issues in the novel thus far. The issue can be any one you choose, however,
make sure that you write in correct editorial form and make specific
reference to the novel.
Section 4:
Due Date: _____________
Create a one page found poem. Using words, or simple phrases from this
section create a poem based on a theme of your choice from this section. Do
not use full sentences. Choose approximately 10-15 words or phrases that
you feel represent the theme. Arrange them on a page to form a poem. Find
the words, make a poem = Found Poem.
Section 5:
Due Date: _____________
Select any two characters from the novel and write a two-page discussion
between them. In this conversation, discuss something pertinent to the
assigned chapters, however this dialogue is to be entirely original. Make
sure you indicate where in the events of this story this discussion would have
taken place.