AustenWebQuest

=You may work by yourself or with a partner. NO GROUPS OF THREE OR MORE! = =If you decide to work with a partner, you must add a paragraph to the writing assignment and each paragraph must be 6 sentences long. = = =
 * **On own**: 2 paragraphs, 5 sentences each- total of 10 sentences
 * **With partner**: 3 paragraphs, 6 sentences each- total of 18 sentences

=1. Choose one of the following assignments: =
 * __Obituary Article __
 * Rewrite Jane Austen's obituary (the article a newspaper publishes after someone passes away). Use her original obituary, life events, family history, and any additional interesting information you find about her to come up with a modern day obituary. Must be at least 2 paragraphs (5 sentences each).
 * Must be accompanied by a drawing of her, just as the article would be if it were published in a newspaper. I do not expect you to be an amazing artist, but I do expect you to try your best and be creative!
 * __Relationship __
 * Write a short report (at least 2 paragraphs, 5 sentences each) on one of Jane Austen's relationships. Be sure to include who that person is, how they know Jane, the dynamics of their relationship, and why this person is important.
 * Must be accompanied by a drawing (on computer paper or construction paper) of her with this person, or some other image that is relevant to their relationship. This could even be a picture of a place where Jane met this person. I do not expect you to be an amazing artist, but I do expect you to try your best and be creative!
 * __Timeline __
 * Draw a timeline of 10-12 important events in Jane Austen's life on computer paper or construction paper with a small image to go along with at least 5 of them.
 * Then choose one of them and write at least 2 paragraphs (5 sentences each) describing it. Be sure to include details, people, places, the significance of this event, and include your opinion and/or analysis.
 * __Women in the Regency Era __
 * Discuss women's role during Jane Austen's life. Be sure to give examples from Jane's life to support facts and ideas in the article. (At least 2 paragraphs, 5 sentences each)
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px;">Draw some sort of image that can accompany your writing. For example, draw a scene of a woman performing the expected duties for women during this time period. I do not expect you to be an amazing artist, but I do expect you to try your best and be creative!

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