Groups Members’ Names: TITLE OF TEXT AUTHOR Groups Members’ Names:

AUTHOR’S NAME Provide at least 3 significant pieces of information about the author.

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND When was this text written? Why was it written? What was going on in history when this text was written?

Summary In at least 5 sentences, tell the class what this piece of text is about. What is being said? What is the main idea? ETC.

RELEVANCE In your group’s opinion, why is this text important to our nation’s history? Why has this piece withstood the test of time (continued to be important/taught)?

LITERARY DEVICES Provide at least three examples of literary devices from the text. Copy the passage and label the device used. “________________________.” Metaphor “________________________.” Personification “_______________________.” Hyperbole

Makin’ It Good! Add: Pictures. Effects. Color. Wording that everyone understands. Your own take on what you learned from your research.