Monday, February 4, 2019

BLACK HISTORY MONTH BIOGRAPHY REPORT 4th and 5th Grade

Part One: Written Report
  1. 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, 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.
2. 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

 Three fold Poster board.
Ms. Wong and Ms. Toscano will be using these project for
the History Fair.
   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.

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