Week 3 - Discussion

1. What lessons do you think JAck learn from his friend Thorns? Will the experience of the friendship change his life?

Week 3 - AUTHOR

1. IF you were the editor of this novel is there any aspects you would have changed? Why or why not?

Week 3 - Setting

List and briefly describe three other texts (novels/film/tv/songs) that have the same or similar settings as your novel. Comment on what the other members of your blog posted.

Week 3 - THEME

1. What do you feel is the most significant theme in this novel and why? Include 2 examples of how this theme is depicted.

Week 3 - CHARACTER

1.Which character would you most like to invite to dinner? Why? List 2 questions you would ask them.

Week 3 - AUDIENCE

1.Who would you recommend this book to? Why?

Week 3 - PLOT

1.What did you think of the ending?

2. Was there anything unexpected in the novel? How different was the novel from your prediction?

Week 2 - READER RESPONSE

1. What do you like about the novel so far? Why?
2. What do you dislike? Why?

Week 2 - AUTHOR

1. Find 5 interesting and unique facts about the author and record here.

Week 2 - DISCUSSION

1. This novel is an unrealistic portrayal of teenage boys. Discuss.

Week 2 - PLOT

1. What is the ‘turning point’ in this novel?

Week 2 - CHARACTER

1. Which character do you relate to the most? Why?

Week 2 - AUDIENCE

1. What techniques does this author use to engage the audience?

Week 2 - THEME

1. How is the theme of 'risk' explored in this novel?

Week 2 - VOCABULARY

1. Pick ten adjectives or phrases used to describe characters in your novel. List the meaning of each word.

Week 1 - PLOT

1. What key events have occurred so far? Where do you think they are leading?

Week 1 - CHARACTER

1. What characters have you been introduced to so far? Write a maximum 10 word description of each.

Week 1 - GENRE

1. What genre does your novel fall in to?
2. Are there any other novels/films/music that would link to this novel?

Week 1 - AUDIENCE

1. Who do you think this novel is aimed at? How can you tell?

Week 1 - THEME

1. What do you predict the key themes will be? What evidence do you have to support your opinion?

Week 1 - VOCABULARY

1. Pick ten key words from your novel so far and explain what they mean in the context of the novel.

Week 1 - PREDICTION

1. What can you predict the novel is about from the information and images on the cover - front and back?
2. From the information you have so far what do you think the novel is going to be about?

Welcome!

Welcome to your blog! This blog is for you to discuss the novel Daredevil by Bill Condon. Please respond to all set questions posted here. Feel free to engage in spirited debate about the questions raised! Refer to assignment or blogging guidelines for further reference. Happy Blogging!