World Author Project

World Lit Independent Novel Project

The focus of this project is the human condition. You have been asked to read a novel of world focus that illustrates this concept

In a PowerPoint presentation, you will identify and discuss 5 key concepts that illustrate how your novel demonstrates the human condition from a world view (as opposed to a solely “American” view). Remember, part of the selection process was that this was not an American author.

The focus question:
How are culture, race, religion, relationships, beliefs and values, or other world views conveyed through the understanding or depiction of the human condition in your novel?

Your PowerPoint should not exceed 15 slides; the presentation should be between 3-5 minutes in length. Do not just read your slides; be prepared to discuss and present your information, filling in the blanks from your personal repertoire.
You must have 5 direct quotes from your novel to support your key concepts choices along with 5 visuals to further illustrate each concept. You must have a works cited for your novel and images using proper MLA format.

Your book and your brains, will be your only sources, other than your visuals. This is not a research project, but rather an application of your personal understanding and knowledge of the human condition as it is portrayed in your novel through the lens of a different world view than your own. Your in-depth understanding of your novel is essential to the success of this project (reading the novel more than once would be a great benefit).

Your presentation should be thesis-driven, meaning you have a definitive focus with five examples to support. Your thesis should be clear, concise, one sentence, “new, true, and important.”

Thesis: 25 pts
Explanation of 5 Key Concepts: 100
Visuals: 25 pts
Direct Quotes: 25 pts
PowerPoint Format: 25 pts
Works Cited: 25 pts
225 pts

Remember to PRACTICE! You are the expert!