Reminders to All 3rd Year Students (O.L.A., O.L.C., O.L.L.) for this Week

• Be ready for a LONG TEST. Study everything we have discussed for the second quarter. Study hard. If you always do, then, study harder.

• Your notebook will be checked and will be considered as a Minor Project for Research for this quarter. Bring it during our Research Period.

• Apply the correct format for Chapter 1 (Cover page, Introduction, Statement of the Problem, Objectives: General and Specific, and Hypotheses: Null and Alternative).

• The printed copy of Chapter 1 will be submitted on Friday. Here is the schedule of the submission per section: Recess Time for O.L.A., Lunch Break for O.L.C., and Research Period for O.L.L.

• Please refer to the copy/copies of Chapter 1 I have offered/lent you. As a group, you may go to the library to have a better understanding on how to write Chapter 1 during your free time.

• Those groups who intend to submit a complete Chapter 1 (which includes the Assumption, Significance of the Study, Scope and Limitation, and Definition of Terms) on Friday will have bonus points.

• If you find it a little difficult writing Chapter 1, please set a schedule with your Research Subject Teacher for consultation. He will be willing to help and guide you in writing the first four parts of the chapter.

• A special task will be given to all group leaders before the 2nd quarter examination days.

BOOK ANALYSIS: The Little Prince

I know you’ve waited for the Guide Questions. So, here are some more tips for the format…

Your Original Title for the Analysis (Write Subtitles for Each Part as well)

Introductory Paragraph (1 Paragraph with Only 3 Sentences)

Don't get too detailed here. It's just the introduction. Provide basic information about the book, and a sense of what your analysis will be about. You should include:
· Title (underlined)/Author of the Book
· Publication Information: Publisher, year, number of pages
· Genre
· A brief introduction to the book and your analysis.

Body Paragraphs (3 to 4 Paragraphs Only)

This is where the real content enters the picture. By reading this part of your book analysis, your teacher will be able to determine whether you read the book and understood the story.

Start by explaining the author's purpose and/or the main themes of the book. Then you can summarize by describing the main characters of the story. Also, describe the conflict. Common conflicts include man vs. man, man vs. nature, and man vs. himself. The Little Prince may present a different kind of conflict. Describe it in detail.

Provide brief descriptions of the setting, the point of view (who tells the story), the protagonist, and other major characters. If there is a distinct mood or tone, discuss that as well.

The remaining body paragraphs should summarize the plot. Describe how it relates to the conflict. Begin with the rising action – the part of the story where events build. Then, describe the climax, where the story reaches its most dramatic or interesting point. The third paragraph should describe the falling action, when the conflict or problem is resolved.

Remember: Give only a concise plot summary! Along with the sequence of major events, you may want to discuss the book's climax and resolution, and/or literary devices such as foreshadowing. Be careful not to give away important plot details or the ending.

Your Conclusion (2 to 3 Paragraphs Only)

Briefly conclude by pulling your thoughts together. Say what impression the book left you with, or emphasize what you want the readers (of your analysis) to know about it.

This is an appropriate place to state your personal opinion of the book. Remember, a winning paper will use examples from the book to back up your comments. So, when you write about your own opinions, just be sure that you explain and support them with examples. Here are some questions you might want to consider:
· Did the author achieve his/her purpose?
· Is the writing effective, powerful, difficult, beautiful?
· What are the strengths and weaknesses of the book?
· What is your overall response to the book? Did you find it interesting, moving, dull?
· Would you recommend it to others? Why or why not?

References:
- Photo Courtesy of http://www.lookingglassreview.com/assets/images/The_Little_Prince.jpg
- Format from http://www.infoplease.com/homework/wsbookreporths.html
and http://www.homeworkspot.com/features/bookreports.htm