John Steinbeck Research Project

John Steinbeck is a famous American author who lived in California. In this CyberGuide you will have an opportunity to read one of his well-known novels, and create a brochure about his life or the area near his home.

The Task: Creating a brochure about John Steinbeck

Make a one-page brochure about John Steinbeck. If possible, use a computer program that lets you make columns and place pictures.

The Process: Exploring the Web, Creating a Product

Choose one of the following topics:

ÿ Steinbeck's biography

ÿ Where Steinbeck Lived

According to the choice you made, look at the appropriate Internet links below and answer the questions related to your topic. Use the information you gather to create an informative brochure about John Steinbeck.

NOTE: The questions above are presented to guide your research. Do not just write down the answers to the questions in order. Do not use the questions as headings!

How You Will Be Graded

Your brochure should have:

ÿ an original design that includes illustrations appropriate to your topic

ÿ correct English spelling and grammar

ÿ information that accurately and clearly answers the questions asked above

ÿ information presented in an interesting manner

ÿ met the expository writing standard.

Project developed by the San Diego County Office of Education, http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/score/mice/micesg1.html