Research Pathfinder for ESOL V: Phantom of the Opera

WJHS Pathfinder for ESOL V

Assignment Topics Searching the Shelves Learning Research
Hub Internet Sites

Assignment

We will be reading The Phantom of the Opera, based on Gaston Leroux's novel by the same
name. Our library research will culminate in group oral presentations lasting ten to fifteen minutes
each. All members of the group must participate equally and fully, using visual aids and speeches
(no reading) to present their subjects to the class. The presentations must include appropriate
visual aids--charts, pictures, photographs, time lines, or other visual representations written large
enough for the class to see while you talk. You may use any subtopics you wish to organzie
your research, but some possibilities are listed below.

Instructor: Mrs. Edwards 2/00

Topics

Gaston Leroux, The Author Himself	The Phantom of the Opera	The Music of the Phantom of the Opera
His early life His middle life His literary works (other than The Phantom of the Opera) His later life	Leroux's inspiraitons for the story The various forms in which the novel has been presented Pictures of people and scenes from the play Lon Chaney's part in making the play famous	Famous songs: their music and words Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber Your favorite song from the musical and reasons why.

Searching the Shelves

All computers in the library can access the Media Center's Electronic Card Catalog. It is located
on the Global Access Menu under Media Center Programs. The Catalog identifies all the holdings
(books, etc.) of the WJHS Media Center. It is also possible to search for materials on the
MCPS Library Catalog Online. Be sure to set the limits of your search to Walter Johnson HS only.

If you wish to expand your research use this link to Other Libraries. This link provides direct
connections to the Montgomery County Public Library system, as well as libraries at NIH,
University of Maryland, the Library of Congress and others.

Helpful books from the WJ library include:

Perry, George. 782.81 PER
The complete Phantom of the opera /

Bloom, Ken. 782.81 BLO
American song: the complete musical theatre companion / Ken Bloom.

Lewine, Richard. 782.8 LEW
Encyclopedia of theatre music /

For additional information look in these Dewey Decimal areas: 782.8 782.81

Learning Research Hub

Walter Johnson’s Learning Research Hub provides access to a catalog of all books and materials
located in the Media Center, and to a wide variety of general and subject-based online reference
materials. The links below provide useful research tools for this project.

General Resources*
Encyclopedia, Almanacs, Dictionaries, Atlases

Literature Resources*

* When using GaleNet select: DISCovering Biography, DISCovering Authors

Internet Sites

Use the following Internet Sites for information on this project. If you discover other useful Internet
sites complete the Internet Checklist (copies available in Media Center) to authenticate the site.

The Phantom of the Opera

The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux

Gaston Leroux: The Phantom of the Opera

The Phantom of The Opera.

The Original Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux

Gaston Leroux and His Works

Gaston Leroux 1868-1927

Lon Chaney

The Lon Chaney Home Page

Lon Chaney: the First Horror Star

The Films of Lon Chaney, Sr.

Andrew Lloyd Webber Online

The Really Useful Company Presents Andrew Lloyd Webber

ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER: ANDREW THE MAN

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