Monday, February 12, 2018

Black History Month project 4th and 5th Grade

Both 4th and 5th Grade students!!

YOU MUST HAVE A BIOGRAPHY!!! 

Your project will have 3 parts:  a written report, a visual poster, and an oral report.  Use the requirements that follow to complete your report and visual.  Check off each requirement after you have completed it.

Due March 2

Part One: Written Report

          Book Report Cover

Create an interesting book cover for your Biography Book Report.  This may be hand drawn or computer generated, provided it is your original work.

·        Include your name, group, the title of the book, and the author in an imaginative way.
·        Include a creative illustration that shows something important about the book.
·        The source for all computer generated clip art must be appropriately cited.


 Book Report Contents:  Your report should follow the format below:

First paragraph (introduction) should include:

·        The title, author, and a brief description of why the subject of the book is important.

    Middle paragraphs should include:

·        Identify at least one, but no more than three, character trait this person possessed and explain how it contributed to his/her success.
·        Explain how this person began in his/her field.
·        Were there any obstacles he/she had to overcome?  Name any weaknesses, failures, or disappointments the subject had.
·        Who were (if any) the important people in this person’s life.  Did the subject have a hero or role model who set an example?
·        Facts (details) about how this person contributed to his/her field or specialty.
·        What is the achievement(s) for which he/she is best known?
·        The part of this person’s life you admire the most, and why.
·        Something that surprised you the most about this person.

    Concluding paragraph(s) should include:

·        A summation of the body of the report, including whether or not you think this book gives an honest account of your subject.

   
  
Part Two and Three: Poster and Oral Report

    Poster: Use a standard-sized poster board which includes:

·        Title of the biography and name of the author
·        A timeline showing important achievements
·        A direct quote from the book which you feel accurately portrays the subject of your biography
·        2-3 pictures related to your subject.  These may be hand drawn, photocopied, or from the Internet. You must cite your source
·        All work must be neat and visually appealing

       Oral Report: Prepare a 3-5 minute oral report on your subject. 
                               Note cards are required.

           
·         Use your poster as an aide to guide you during the oral report.
·         Be prepared to answer questions from the audience


·         Review the rubric for the oral presentation carefully as you practice your delivery of the oral presentation.