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 * Romeo and Juliet Research Project**


 * Print Assignment:**

Posted by: Mrs. Mahmoud, English 9 Teacher You will complete a research project based on William Shakespeare’s play, Romeo and Juliet. Your final project will consist of a five-paragraph essay, a visual aid (a poster, brochure, or pamphlet) and a two-minute oral presentation. Students will have at least two class periods in the library to do research, some time in class to write the essay, and one class period in the computer lab to type their final essay. You will be expected to use correct parenthetical citations as well as a correct annotated bibliography. In this essay you should include factual information, as well as your own opinions and ideas about the topic.

1. Knowledge of research process 2. Correct use of parenthetical citations. 3. Correct annotated bibliography 4. No errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar 5. Your ideas and opinions are clearly expressed in the essay
 * Goals:**


 * Your final project will be broken down as follows:**

-You have met the goals -You use at least 3 sources -Your paper is typed, double-spaced
 * Five Paragraph Essay - 90 points**

-Complements your essay -It is neat, easy to read, well organized and complements the essay -It is colorful and creative
 * Visual Aid - 25 points**

-Your presentation is at least 2 minutes long -You speak loudly and clearly -You behave appropriately during your presentation and those of your peers -You have note cards or notes, you do not read straight from your essay
 * Oral Presentation - 15 points**


 * Rough Draft - 15 points**
 * You will also be assessed on your parenthetical citations and bibliography

Possible Topics There are many topics to choose from. However, each topic may only be researched by 2 students, so if you do not choose early, you may have to choose another! If there is a topic that you would like to research, but it is not listed here, please ask.

The topic I have chosen is: We will do research in the library on: The first draft of my essay is due on: The final draft of my essay and my visual aid are due on: I will present my project on:
 * Step 1 - Task Definition**

Any student who is absent on research days must go to the library on their own to make up for lost time. Additional class time will not be given. First drafts will not be accepted more than one day late. Final drafts and visual aids WILL NOT be accepted late for ANY reason. If you are absent the day of your presentation, you will present as soon as you return to school. All materials will be available on the English 9 wiki. Should you lose any paperwork, you will need to locate it and print.
 * Other Instructions:**