English 10 Novel Study (Ms. Price)
For this project you have the option of researching:
The books and their authors are:
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
The Chrysalids by John Wyndham
The Cage by Ruth Minsky Sender
Indian Horse by Richard Wagamese
Milkweed by Jerry Spinelli
- an historical event or
- a concept that relates to the novel or
- the author of your chosen book
The books and their authors are:
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
The Chrysalids by John Wyndham
The Cage by Ruth Minsky Sender
Indian Horse by Richard Wagamese
Milkweed by Jerry Spinelli
Project Outline:
Starting your Research:
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A good place to start your research is in the Novel List Database. It gives fantastic links to journal reviews, lists of awards and links to articles. Just click on the logo to begin!
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Here are some links to get you started in your research of the authors:
Harper Lee
Harper Lee's Website
Harper Lee - Biography.com
Harper Lee - The Big Read
The Atlantic Article "How Harper Lee's Long Lost Sequel was Found"
Harper Lee's Website
Harper Lee - Biography.com
Harper Lee - The Big Read
The Atlantic Article "How Harper Lee's Long Lost Sequel was Found"
John Wyndham
The Guardian - John Wyndham
John Wyndham - Encyclopedia Britannica.com
BBC Archived Interview with John Wyndham
The Guardian - John Wyndham
John Wyndham - Encyclopedia Britannica.com
BBC Archived Interview with John Wyndham
Ruth Minsky Sender
USC Shoah Video: Jewish Survivor Ruth Sender Testimony
Richard Wagamese
Richard Wagamese's Official Website
Richard Wagamese Facebook Page
Richard Wagamese on Twitter
CBC Books - Richard Wagamese
Douglas & MacIntyre Publishers - Richard Wagamese
Richard Wagamese's Official Website
Richard Wagamese Facebook Page
Richard Wagamese on Twitter
CBC Books - Richard Wagamese
Douglas & MacIntyre Publishers - Richard Wagamese
Jerry Spinelli
Jerry Spinelli's Official Website
Random House Website of Jerry Spinelli
Random House for Teachers and Librarians - Jerry Spinelli
Reading is Fundamental - Interview with Jerry Spinelli
Jerry Spinelli's Official Website
Random House Website of Jerry Spinelli
Random House for Teachers and Librarians - Jerry Spinelli
Reading is Fundamental - Interview with Jerry Spinelli
Here are some links to get you started in your research of the historical events referenced in the novels:
To Kill a Mockingbird - Scottsboro Boys
PBS - "Scottsboro: An American Tragedy"
"Famous American Trials The Scottsboro Boys Trials 1931-1937"
Maintained at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Law School by Professor Douglas Linder
PBS - "Scottsboro: An American Tragedy"
"Famous American Trials The Scottsboro Boys Trials 1931-1937"
Maintained at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Law School by Professor Douglas Linder
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The Chrysalids- Genetic Mutations & Their Effects
University of Berkley "Understanding Evolution"
(Includes pages on types of mutations, causes of mutations and effects of mutations)
Beneficial Mutations:
"10 Amazing Powers from Rare Genetic Mutations"
"7 Beautiful Mutations - Which Ones Do You Have?"
(Includes pages on types of mutations, causes of mutations and effects of mutations)
Beneficial Mutations:
"10 Amazing Powers from Rare Genetic Mutations"
"7 Beautiful Mutations - Which Ones Do You Have?"
Harmful Mutations:
Wikipedia - List of genetic disorders
Wikipedia - List of genetic disorders
The Cage - Auschwitz & Lodz Ghetto
Auschwitz- Birkenau Memorial and Musuem
Auschwitz - History.com
Auschwitz - The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
The Implementation of the Final Solution Auschwitz-Birkenau Extermination Camp - Yad Vashem
The Auschwitz Album - Online Photo Exhibition - Yad Vashem
Lodz Ghetto - The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
History and Overview of the Lodz Ghetto - Jewish Virtual Library
Lodz Ghetto - Yad Vashem
Indian Horse - Ojibway (Anishinaabewin) Culture & Residential Schools
Objibwe Cultural Foundation
The Objibwe People's Dictionary - University of Minnesota
PBS - Objibwe Language &Culture
The Canadian Encyclopedia -Residential Schools
Reclaiming History: The Residential School System in Canada - Where are the Children.ca
ETFO Voice -"Understanding the Legacy of Residential Schools"
Objibwe Cultural Foundation
The Objibwe People's Dictionary - University of Minnesota
PBS - Objibwe Language &Culture
The Canadian Encyclopedia -Residential Schools
Reclaiming History: The Residential School System in Canada - Where are the Children.ca
ETFO Voice -"Understanding the Legacy of Residential Schools"
Milkweed - Nazi Occupation of Warsaw
Warsaw - The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Warsaw Ghetto - ARC (Aktion Reinhard Camps) Deathcamps.org
The Brink of Oblivion: Color Photos From Nazi-Occupied Poland, 1939-1940 - TimeLife.com
Warsaw - The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Warsaw Ghetto - ARC (Aktion Reinhard Camps) Deathcamps.org
The Brink of Oblivion: Color Photos From Nazi-Occupied Poland, 1939-1940 - TimeLife.com
Sites to Help with Your Bibliography:
Noodle Tools: http://www.noodletools.com/
*see your librarian to get the school password so you can set up your own account
If you would like more detailed information about formatting your bibliography or paper, please refer to the OWL Purdue Online Writing Guide .
Noodle Tools: http://www.noodletools.com/
*see your librarian to get the school password so you can set up your own account
If you would like more detailed information about formatting your bibliography or paper, please refer to the OWL Purdue Online Writing Guide .