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Sophomore Project

Sophomore Project. English II. Step One. Choose a full length grade appropriate novel by a world author or set in another country. Countries NOT allowed: The United States, The United Kingdom (England, Ireland, Scotland, or Wales) or Canada. Step Two.

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Sophomore Project

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  1. Sophomore Project English II

  2. Step One • Choose a full length grade appropriate novel by a world author or set in another country. • Countries NOT allowed: The United States, The United Kingdom (England, Ireland, Scotland, or Wales) or Canada

  3. Step Two • Upon completion of your novel, you will research three cultural areas relevant to the country and present in the novel. Areas to research: Geography History Food Religion Structure of Society Dress Family Life Customs Cultural Arts

  4. Step Three • Take notes on note cards on the three chosen areas. • You must also take notes on your author • Note cards requirements (3x5 cards): • Source card requirements (4x6 cards): 4 sources minimum; 1 must be an internet source

  5. Research Reminders • No general encyclopedias may be used • No .com websites • No Wikipedia

  6. Paper Requirements • Students must generate a thesis statement that shows the connection between the piece of literature, the chosen country/culture, and the researched topics. • Paper must follow an outline that follow MLA format • Parenthetical documentation must be shown in the paper.

  7. Paper Requirements cont. • Works Cited page that follows MLA format and lists sources in alphabetical order. • Title page with graphic. • Everything should be typed in 12 point font, Times New Roman and double spaced. • No use of personal pronouns • No contractions • Spell out numbers under 100.

  8. Step Four • Make an artifact related to your country or novel. • Must be made and not purchased. • Should reflect 3-6 hours of time to complete • Ideas: Model of landscape, landmark, or item from book, clothing or flag. • Work will be done outside of class

  9. Step Five • Made a presentation board • Large tri-fold board • Include the name of your country, title of your book, and author’s name • Include pictures related to your country or book (flag, book cover, author picture, food, important landmarks, etc.) • Pictures should have typed captions • Most work will be done outside of class.

  10. Step Six • Oral presentation • You are expected to present your board, artifact, and paper to your class. • Speech must be between 5-8 minutes.

  11. Step Seven • Attend the Sophomore Culture Fair • You must display your board, artifact, and paper during the Culture Fair. • You should be able to answer questions about any of your materials.

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