1. Author Study Oral Presentation [Name of Author]
By: ________________

2. Author’s Childhood/Family
Here, you will type BULLETED information about the author.
Each bullet should be only a few words long; do NOT write in sentences.
You may add appropriate pictures, etc.
You may “jazz up” your presentation, but do not use a light-colored font, and do not use a font size lower than 28.

3. Author’s Teenage/Adult Years
Here, you will type BULLETED information about the author.
Each bullet should be only a few words long; do NOT write in sentences.
You may add appropriate pictures, etc.
You may “jazz up” your presentation, but do not use a light-colored font, and do not use a font size lower than 28.

4. Other Significant Information about Author (tragedies, beliefs, etc.)
Here, you will type BULLETED information about the author.
Each bullet should be only a few words long; do NOT write in sentences.
You may add appropriate pictures, etc.
You may “jazz up” your presentation, but do not use a light-colored font, and do not use a font size lower than 28.

5. Overview of ONE of Author’s Works
Setting =
Major Characters =
Main Conflict(s) =

6. Summary of the Story/Novel
Here, either draw/fill in a plot curve using the drawing tools below, or type the major events of the short story/novel as bulleted notes.
Include only 6-8 points, at most. Do not use more than one slide.
Please tell us the ending.
You may add appropriate pictures, etc.

7. Literary Elements in the Story
Explain the context (what happens in the story):
Literary Element #2 = ________________

8. Connection of Story to Author
Connection #1: Here, explain how the novel or short story relates to the author’s life, time period, or literary movement.
Connection #2: Here, explain how the novel or short story relates to the author’s life, time period, or literary movement.

9. Awards/Impact of Author
Idea #1: List one or two awards given to your author.
Idea #2: Explain one way your author or your author’s works have influenced society and/or other authors.