The Southern GothicsJunior Research ProjectThe Southern Gothics

Junior Research Project

Ms. Kennedy, Mrs. McGuirt, Mrs. Moore & Mrs. Adamson

Ms. Kennedy, Mrs. McGuirt, Mrs. Moore & Mrs. Adamson

LK 2008

Flannery O’ConnorFlannery O’Connor

“She was a perfect lady—just sat in her seat and stared.”

“She was a perfect lady—just sat in her seat and stared.”

Tennessee WilliamsTennessee Williams

“Don't look forward to the day you stop suffering, because when it comes you'll know you're dead.”

“Don't look forward to the day you stop suffering, because when it comes you'll know you're dead.”

Truman CapoteTruman Capote

“I don't care what anybody says about me as long as it isn't true.”

“I don't care what anybody says about me as long as it isn't true.”

William FaulknerWilliam Faulkner

“A mule will labor ten years willingly and patiently for you, for the privilege of kicking you once.”

“A mule will labor ten years willingly and patiently for you, for the privilege of kicking you once.”

Harper LeeHarper Lee

“Before I can live with other folks I've got to live with myself. The one thing that doesn't abide by majority rule is a person's conscience.”

“Before I can live with other folks I've got to live with myself. The one thing that doesn't abide by majority rule is a person's conscience.”

Mark TwainMark Twain

“I didn't attend the funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it.”

“I didn't attend the funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it.”

Flannery O’ConnorFlannery O’Connor

“The truth does not change according to our ability to stomach it.”

“The truth does not change according to our ability to stomach it.”

William FaulknerWilliam Faulkner

“To understand the world, you must first understand a place like Mississippi.”

“To understand the world, you must first understand a place like Mississippi.”

Let’s Get StartedLet’s Get Started

The Shopping List- Oct 27th• Notebook or Portfolio• Notecards• Ring to hold notecards• Highlighter Pen• Jump drive• Page Protectors

The Shopping List- Oct 27th• Notebook or Portfolio• Notecards• Ring to hold notecards• Highlighter Pen• Jump drive• Page Protectors

The OverviewThe Overview

You will choose a writer and work from the Southern Gothic tradition in American literature. For this assignment, you must find information concerning the writer’s background, define “Southern Gothic Literature,” explain the gothic elements used throughout the work, and explain how the writing reflects the author’s life. This, of course, means reading and quoting from the entire work, not just sections of it. The paper must contain an outline, 3-6 page paper, and a Works Cited page. Also, photocopies of all 4-8 sources must be highlighted and turned in with the paper.

You will choose a writer and work from the Southern Gothic tradition in American literature. For this assignment, you must find information concerning the writer’s background, define “Southern Gothic Literature,” explain the gothic elements used throughout the work, and explain how the writing reflects the author’s life. This, of course, means reading and quoting from the entire work, not just sections of it. The paper must contain an outline, 3-6 page paper, and a Works Cited page. Also, photocopies of all 4-8 sources must be highlighted and turned in with the paper.

The Due DatesThe Due Dates

Media Center Research DatesOct 27th, 28th, & 29th ONLYYou will obtain 4 - 8 sources

At least one must be hardbackOne must be a professional review of the work

you readGalileo is the only website you may use.

Media Center Research DatesOct 27th, 28th, & 29th ONLYYou will obtain 4 - 8 sources

At least one must be hardbackOne must be a professional review of the work

you readGalileo is the only website you may use.

In -class Work DatesIn -class Work Dates

October 30th and 31st read and highlight sourcesCreate research reportsCreate note cards

October 30th and 31st read and highlight sourcesCreate research reportsCreate note cards

Research Due DateResearch Due Date

October 31stOctober 31st

Discussion of OutlinesDiscussion of Outlines

October 31st You will learn how to create an outline for your research

paper It will count as a major grade

October 31st You will learn how to create an outline for your research

paper It will count as a major grade

Outline Due DateOutline Due Date

Outline is due on November 3Outline is due on November 3

First Draft with a Works Cited Sheet

First Draft with a Works Cited Sheet

Due on November 7th for a daily grade

Must be typed double spacedMLA formatTimes New Roman or Tahoma 12 pt fontWorks Cited in MLA format

Due on November 7th for a daily grade

Must be typed double spacedMLA formatTimes New Roman or Tahoma 12 pt fontWorks Cited in MLA format

Second Draft Due with a Works Cited

Sheet

Second Draft Due with a Works Cited

SheetDue on November 17th

for a daily grade Must be typed double spaced MLA format Times New Roman or Tahoma 12 pt font Works Cited in MLA format Corrections must be made

Due on November 17th for a daily grade

Must be typed double spaced MLA format Times New Roman or Tahoma 12 pt font Works Cited in MLA format Corrections must be made

Final Paper & Research Portfolio

Final Paper & Research Portfolio

Due on November 24thPaper is Worth 3 major gradesPortfolio is worth one major gradePaper and sources must be submitted to

“turn it in.”

Due on November 24thPaper is Worth 3 major gradesPortfolio is worth one major gradePaper and sources must be submitted to

“turn it in.”