Great Expectations Research Project
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Developed by Mrs. McTiernan
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E-mail me with questions at
mctikath@shenet.org
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Overview
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- The object of this lesson is to learn more about Charles
Dickens and the Victorian Era.
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- This lesson is appropriate for any high school English
class.
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- The materials
needed for this lesson include access to the Internet, Microsoft Word,
construction paper and art supplies OR special programs like Publisher
or PageMaker.
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Introduction
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As ninth-graders you are about to
start reading one of the most famous, most beloved, and most difficult
classics of all time. It would help you to have some background
information before you begin. This project will help you get
acquainted with Charles Dickens and the Victorian Era - the time period
in which he lived and in which this story takes place. Yes, it is
research, but before you groan, take time to read the assignment and
the topic choices (then you can groan). This project is all about
your interests and your ability to be creative. You get to pick
which topic you would most like to learn about, and put it into a
brochure presentation that reflects your choice for color, pictures,
facts, etc. Take your time to enjoy this and be sure to ask any
questions you might have.
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Process
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- Choose a topic that has to do with the novel Great
Expectations, from the grid below.
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- Research your topic in the computer lab: Make sure to
note source information; a works
cited will be required. You will
have two days in the computer lab, anything you do not finish in
those two days will need to be completed at home. Your brochure is due one
week from today. Your presentations will be on the due date.
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- Create a "brochure" that conveys your newfound knowledge to
your classmates.
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- Instructions for your brochure:
- All information should be typed
- You should include at least 10 facts about your topic
- You must provide a works cited with at least three sources
- You should include some decoration (pictures, etc.) - be
colorful and creative
Please see the sample brochure I have created
for layout only, all other decisions belong to you.
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- Once completed, you will present your brochure to the
class, and then I will hang them on the wall.
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Resources
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Click on the following topics to
find links to information on your subject.
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Use the links on these pages
first, you may even find a good site on the list for another topic. You may venture out and look for more only if you cannot
find enough information, but get additional websites approved by me
before you use them.
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Evaluation
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Please click
here to review the
criteria on which your individual grade will be based.
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Conclusion
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This project was designed for you
to have a better understanding of the novel we are about to read.
However, you have only researched one of the related topics. It
will be your job to pay close attention while each person is presenting
their brochure, taking notes that you can use to refer back to while
you read, and to study from before the unit test.
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Good Luck and Have Fun!
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