English 11 Biography: Project Home

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American Literature

Common Course Assessment Quarter 4

Many individuals in American history have had a major influence on American and/or world events. For your quarter 4 CCA, you must choose an individual (must be American) who has had a major impact on American or world events and write a 3-5 page paper that examines the significance of his or her role. Individuals such as the following that are listed on the back of this paper can be considered, as well as others not listed (however, you must clear any alternative topic choice with your teacher first).  The final product must be in MLA format and include a Works Cited page. 

The task calendar below highlights the steps necessary to complete this product.

Task                                                                                          Deadline                               

1. Choose topic                                                              3/13 (A) – 3/14 (B)                

2. Question Outline                                                        3/19 (A) – 3/20 (B)  

3. Begin Research/ formulate tentative thesis                                               

4. Annotated Bibliography                                               4/3 (A) – 4/4(B)                     

5. Notes/Note-cards on research                                  4/11 (A) – 4/12 (B)                

6. Refine thesis and write topic outline                        4/24 (A) – 4/25 (B)                

7. Review outline with teacher                                       4/30 (A) – 5/1 (B)                  

8. Write a first draft with Works Cited                            5/8 (A) – 5/9 (B)                    

9. Submit final draft with Works Cited                           5/16 (A) – 5/17 (B)                

Some questions to get you started:

• What human qualities were most influential in shaping the way this person lived and influenced his or her times?

• What are the two or three most important lessons you or any other young person might learn from the way this person lived?

• Many people act out of a "code" or a set of beliefs which dictate choices. It may be religion or politics or a personal philosophy. To what extent did your person act by a code or act independently of any set of beliefs? Were there times when the code was challenged and impossible to follow?

Adapted from:

McKenzie, Jamie. "Questioning." Biography Maker. Bellingham Public Schools,
      2005. Web. 13 Mar. 2013. <http://www.fno.org/bio/QUEST.HTM>.

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