Both 4th and 5th Grade students!!
YOU MUST HAVE A BIOGRAPHY!!!
I will be checking to make sure you have a Biography on a famous African American.
You may choose Whomever you want as long as you have an age appropriate book to read.
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/books/african-americans-kids-biography/african-american-women-kids-biography/_/N-29Z8q8Ztwb
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/books/african-americans-kids-biography/african-american-athletes-kids-biography/_/N-29Z8q8Ztwd
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/books/african-americans-kids-biography/african-american-writers-kids-biography/_/N-8q8Ztwe
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/books/african-americans-kids-biography/african-american-civil-rights-leaders-kids-biography/_/N-29Z8q8Ztwf
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/books/biography-kids/african-americans-kids-biography/_/N-aZ29Z8q8Ztw9
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.
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Include your name, group, the title
of the book, and the author in an imaginative way.
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Include a creative illustration that
shows something important about the book.
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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:
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The title, author, and a brief
description of why the subject of the book is important.
Middle paragraphs should include:
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Identify at least one, but no more
than three, character trait this person possessed and explain how it
contributed to his/her success.
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Explain how this person began in
his/her field.
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Were there any obstacles he/she had
to overcome? Name any weaknesses,
failures, or disappointments the subject had.
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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?
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Facts (details) about how this person
contributed to his/her field or specialty.
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What is the achievement(s) for which
he/she is best known?
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The part of this person’s life you
admire the most, and why.
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Something that surprised you the most
about this person.
Concluding paragraph(s) should include:
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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:
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Title of the biography and name of
the author
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A timeline showing important
achievements
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A direct quote from the book which
you feel accurately portrays the subject of your biography
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2-3 pictures related to your
subject. These may be hand drawn,
photocopied, or from the Internet. You
must cite your source
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All work must be neat and visually appealing
Oral
Report: Prepare a 3-5 minute oral report on your subject.
Note cards are required.
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Use your poster as an aide to guide
you during the oral report.
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Be prepared to answer questions from
the audience
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Review the rubric for the oral
presentation carefully as you
practice your delivery of the oral presentation.
