We forget that history is not only the distant past, but also the immediate past.

History is not only

about people we do not know, it is about our ancestors, our family, our heritage. No history book,
biography, or historical novel ever tells the complete story. Most of the time textbooks never touch on
the history of those people that are in our own past, our families. Even though the names of our
relatives may not appear in books, these ancestors play a vital role in our past, our present, and our
future. You may not know the history of your own community or that of your own family. Therefore,
this assignment was designed to bring your family history to life.

The project’s requirements:

I. Project Cover
(This will be the last thing due for this project)

II. Interview/ Personal Narrative Essay

(Due: Wednesday February 11th)

III. Family Tree

(Due: Wednesday February 11th)

IV. Where Are You From

(Due: Thursday February 19th)

V. Literary Heritage
(Due: Thursday February 19th)

VI. Persuasive Essay

(Due: Wednesday February 25th)

Homework:

I. Name of Person to be interviewed, interview questions.

(Due: Friday February 6th)
II. MLA worksheet
(Due: Monday February 9th)

III. Name and short background of the author you plan to use for the Literary Heritage portion of the
project.
(Due: Friday February 13th)

IV. Three (3) signed passes from the Media Center. (You are expected to visit the Media Center or
your local library at least three times on your own. If you choose to go to the local library a signed
signature sheet must be turned in from your parents verifying your time at the library.)