Understanding Iran: Researching the Background of the Novel Persepolis

Why are we researching Iran?


Why are we practicing these skills?

1. Work in groups of four (two topics each) to research the following topics related to the novel Persepolis:
a. Ancient Persepolis
b. History of Iran
c. The Shah
d. The Nation of Islam
e. The Iranian Revolution of 1979
f. Women of Iran
g. Culture of Iran
h. Recent events in Iran

2. Keep track of and document your research using http://www.noodletools.com/

3. Create note cards that are organized by topic

4. Use proper MLA style parenthetical references

5. Create a Works Cited page

6. Use www.blogger.com to create a collaborative, multi-media, on-line portfolio of your group’s research
a. Include facts, pictures, and video
b. Include documentation of sources
c. Add links to original sources
d. Consider the layout of your blog
e. Organize information by topic
f. Consider the color and formatting of your work so that it is easy to read, understandable, and appropriate to the topic
g. Follow the conventions of Standard Written English. This is not your Facebook page; it is an academic project for your English class.