World Masterpieces 272

Biographical Research Summary—Up to 25 points

Written assignment—20 points

Share your discoveries with the class—5 golden bonus points

Written Assignment Due Date: No later than Friday, May 30, 2008

Oral Presentation—if possible, please schedule this for a day or two before we will cover your author in class.

Assignment:

· Select any author from our text (whether we have read or will read this author or not).

· Using legitimate web resources, research your author’s life.

· Write a one to two page summary of your findings in your own words. In your summary, please note meaningful events and influences in the author’s life (historical and personal), significant attitudes, and beliefs.

· Schedule a time to present your findings to the class and earn five bonus points. If possible, please schedule your presentation for a day or two before we will cover your author in class.