English

Include important biographical facts about the author: 

Date of birth,
A list of the author’s major works,
An overview of common themes and issues addressed by the author, and/or
Any other information you feel is important (photos, etc.).  birth, birthplace, education, occupation).


Provide a SUMMARY of the selection that mentions the main characters, actions, events, and conversations.  The following tips maybe helpful in preparing the summary portion of your presentation: 

Does the summary immediately identify the name of the author?
Does the summary immediately identify the title? 
Does the summary avoid the use of “I,” so that the reader understands the ideas are those of the readers and not of the writer preparing the summary?
Does the summary discuss the story without commenting on them?
Does the summary discuss the story in the correct tense (generally, the present tense)?
Is the summary mostly in your own words except for a short quotation or two? 
Does the summary include quotation marks for any phrases of three or more words borrowed from the reading?
Does the summary include parenthetical citations/page numbers for any quotations (include quotations in a summary sparingly)?
Does the summary accurately sequence the order of events in the story?


In a well-developed paragraph, ANALYZE a significant quotation in detail.  Consider choosing a quotation that illustrates an important theme, reveals something about one of the main characters, includes figurative language, an important development in the plot, etc.  Please use the following format:


Begin with a topic sentence that gives the quotation some context. 
Quote the passage, properly introducing your quotation.
Include 3-4 sentences of analysis discussing the significance of this quotation.


Be sure to include any and all websites and sources consulted in preparing your presentation; for instance, if you consulted the author bios available in your textbook, cite the bio (written by the editors of your textbook).