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.
