Sunday, November 18, 2012

Biography

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 Students Will Recieve on Monday......

Name _____________________
5th Grade Famous (Mostly) American Biography
Your Biography will be written about ________________

FINAL Due Date: 12/19/13

Time Line for Project:
11/12-11/14    Decide on Person (think of top 5 preferences from the list)
11/14- 11/27   Gather Research Items  (3 sources minimum) Due in Class no later the 27th
11/26-11/30  Work Time in Class (Take notes on from resources, do research)
12/3- 12/7  Work Time in Class (Work on biography article)
by 12/19 artistic demonstration/presentation is due
*complete all other parts of the project at home that you are unable to complete in class

FINAL PROJECT IS DUE December 19, 2012
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Resources
You will need to use at least 1 NON FICTION Library Book (class, school, public) and at least 2 of the following resources to obtain your information:
*Internet (reputable websites-see links on my blog)
*Social Studies Textbook
*Encyclopedia
*Magazines
*Documentary

Report Contents
(Please label each section of your report)

Section I: Title Page:
*Name of Famous Person
*The time period they were alive (date of birth-date of death)
*visual
*Your name
*Date

Section II:  Contents Page
Labeled “Contents”, lists sections and the page numbers they begin on

Section III : I Come From Poem:
*Write an “I am Poem” from the perspective of your famous person.  
See hand out for details/ideas.
Section IV:  Two Page Biographical Article: (handwritten or typed 5 paragraph minimum) 
* Introduction
*Family history (when and where they were born, what their childhood was like, interests they had growing up, any important information about their family or any hardships they had to overcome)
*Why, how, when and where they became famous.  What should we remember this person for?   What was the result of their actions/work?  Why are the important?  How did they make a difference?
*Is there any interesting information we should know about your person?
*How/when did they die?  Are there any memorials, celebrations honoring them?
* Conclusion

Section V:  Visuals
*Please include a photograph, drawing or painting of your famous person and an image related to why they are famous.
*You may include additional maps, guides, inserts, drawings or pictures that relate to your famous person and his/her life for Extra Credit.  Please Label this section Extra Credit.

Section VI: Bibliography
List (alphabetically by author) all resources used for your research. (MLA)

Sample Bibliography

"Abraham Lincoln." New Encyclopaedia Britannica. 1997 ed.

 “Article Title.” http://www.websiteused.com , date used.

Cross, Charles R. Room Full of Mirrors: A Biography of Jimi Hendrix. New York:  Hyperion, 2005.

Harcourt School Publishers.  Reflections:  The United States:  Making a New Nation. Orlando, FL.: Harcourt, Inc. 2007

Thomas, Cathy and Tim Padgett. "Our First President." Time 19 Sept. 2005: 28-33.

Section VII:  Presentation/Artistic Demonstration
Choose from the following or create your own 3-5 minute presentation to express your understanding of your person and their accomplishments.  Be creative and try to have some fun with this area.

here are some ideas that you might want to include :
(keep in mind your presentation must include all requirements listed in the presentation rubric)
model         diorama             skit/mini play           poem         rap or song       video          interview           food to share        trivia/board game             TV/radio broadcast      comic
power point                 other:  discuss with teacher


resources: 
http://www.sweetsearch.com/

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