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

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

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

4. 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.

5. 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)?

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

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