1. The Southern Gothics Junior Research Project Ms. Kennedy, Mrs. McGuirt, Mrs. Moore & Mrs. Adamson LK 2008

2. Flannery O’Connor “ She was a perfect lady — just sat in her seat and stared. ”

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

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

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

6. Harper 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. ”

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

8. Flannery O’Connor “ The truth does not change according to our ability to stomach it. ”

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

10. Let’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

11. The 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.

12. The Due Dates Media Center Research Dates  Oct 27th, 28th, & 29th ONLY  You will obtain 4 - 8 sources At least one must be hardback One must be a professional review of the work you read Galileo is the only website you may use. Media Center Research Dates  Oct 27th, 28th, & 29th ONLY  You will obtain 4 - 8 sources At least one must be hardback One must be a professional review of the work you read Galileo is the only website you may use.

13. In -class Work Dates October 30th and 31st read and highlight sources Create research reports Create note cards October 30th and 31st read and highlight sources Create research reports Create note cards

14. Research Due Date October 31st

15. Discussion 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

16. Outline Due Date Outline is due on November 3

17. First Draft with a Works Cited Sheet Due on November 7th for a daily grade Must be typed double spaced MLA format Times New Roman or Tahoma 12 pt font Works Cited in MLA format Due on November 7th for a daily grade Must be typed double spaced MLA format Times New Roman or Tahoma 12 pt font Works Cited in MLA format

18. Second Draft Due with a Works Cited Sheet 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 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

19. Final Paper & Research Portfolio Due on November 24th Paper is Worth 3 major grades Portfolio is worth one major grade Paper and sources must be submitted to “turn it in.” Due on November 24th Paper is Worth 3 major grades Portfolio is worth one major grade Paper and sources must be submitted to “turn it in.”