1. Looking Ahead… What do you think?
Agree or Disagree
Martin Luther King, Jr. was a civil rights leader from Atlanta, Georgia, but he was not an author.
Gone with the Wind, one of the most famous books of all time, was written by a man from Georgia.
Georgia is home to 3 U.S. Presidents.
Georgia is known for its unique flowers, plants, trees, and natural beauty, which many authors use as inspiration.
Narrative writing is writing that tells a story and entertains the reader. It can be true or made up.

2. Elements of Southern Literature
Unit 1 will focus on Georgia/Southern Literature
Georgia/Southern Literature’s Top 10 Authors
Do you recognize any of these names?
Lesson EQ: What do I notice about Georgia authors and the texts they create?
ELACC8W7: The student will conduct short research projects to answer a question.

3. Georgia Authors Top 10 List
Research Link:
Complete the graphic organizer provided to you:
Years Lived
Place the Author was Born
Author’s Major Work
Fun Facts about the Author
Lesson EQ: What do I notice about Georgia authors and the texts they create?
ELACC8W7: The student will conduct short research projects to answer a question.

4. Quad Cluster Directions
In conclusion…
Quad Cluster Terms:
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Ray Charles
Alice Walker
Jimmy Carter
Quad Cluster Directions
List the four words in the cluster at the top of your journal page.
Circle the one that is different from the other three.
Write two to three sentences explaining how the circled word is different.
Write two to three more sentences explaining how the other three words are alike.
Lesson EQ: What do I notice about Georgia authors and the texts they create?
ELACC8W7: The student will conduct short research projects to answer a question.