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It’s time to RESEARCH a VIP (Very Important Person)!!

It’s time to RESEARCH a VIP (Very Important Person)!!. Perseverance Who is someone that has shown this in their life?. YOUR TASK. You will be choosing a person who has shown perseverance at some point in their life. Only 3 students can choose the same person/group.

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It’s time to RESEARCH a VIP (Very Important Person)!!

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  1. It’s time to RESEARCH a VIP (Very Important Person)!! Perseverance Who is someone that has shown this in their life?

  2. YOUR TASK • You will be choosing a person who has shown perseverance at some point in their life. Only 3 students can choose the same person/group. • Each day in the computer lab/classroom/library/home, you will focus on gathering information on one particular part of that person’s life using Cornell notes for organization. • Your research will be used on upcoming assignments (essay and presentation), so it is important to be detailed and thorough with your research.

  3. VIP Research Day 1FAMILY HISTORY 1. Here is one possible website for you to use during your research: http://www.notablebiographies.com/ . You may use additional websites (.org, .edu, .gov, or check with me if you find one) REMEMBER YOU MUST WRITE DOWN THE SITE! 2.Research about your person’sfamily history using the following headings in the LEFT COLUMN of your Cornell notes: • Date and place of Birth • Mother and Father (who, occupations, etc.) • Brothers and Sisters • What type of family life? 3. Include at least one quote each day you research!!!!You must cite WHO said it. Here are examples: Website said it: According to [insert website], “[insert quote here].” Person said it: According to [insert Name], “[insert quote here].”

  4. VIP Research Day 2LIFE EVENTS 1. Research about your leader’s life events using the following headings in the LEFT COLUMN of your Cornell notes: • Early Life (What obstacles or accomplishments did he/she meet early on?) • Schooling (grade school, college, etc.) • Family (wife, kids, etc.) • Adult Life (What obstacles or accomplishments did he/she achieve/persevere in their life?) 2. Include at least one quote each day you research!!!!You must cite WHO said it. Here are examples: Website said it: According to [insert website], “[insert quote here].” Person said it: According to [insert Name], “[insert quote here].”

  5. VIP Day 3DEATH AND BEYONDor CURRENT STATUS 1.Research about your leader’s death and beyond using the following headings in the LEFT COLUMN of your Cornell notes: • Death Date and Place • How and Why of death • How people of the time felt about this person If the person is still alive: • Current age and residence • What are they doing now? • How people/society feels about this person *** YOUR SUMMARY FOR TODAY’S NOTES SHOULD EXPLAIN HOW THIS LEADER SHOWED PRESERVERANCE *** 2. Include at least one quote each day you research!!!!You must cite WHO said it. Here are examples: Website said it: According to [insert website], “[insert quote here].” Person said it: According to [insert Name], “[insert quote here].”

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