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 * 2****nd Book Report!**

Biography Book Report Due Tuesday, February 22, 2011


 * Chose a nonfiction biography or autobiography, read the book, write a three paragraph summary and create a display to present in class about the person presented in your book. Come to School on Monday, February 13th prepared with your book, your summary and your project to display. You will present your project to the class on February 13th.**

Assignment Worth: 500 points

(see grading sheet) _ (Tear Here)

Please return this portion to Mr. Foster

Book Report Due February 22, 2011!

My child has shown me the Book Report packet and we have read through the packet and understand the requirements of the report and the presentation. If I have any questions or concerns, I will contact Mr. Foster. Parent Signature Student Signature

Directions:

• Choose a Nonfiction biography or autobiography, no set limit on page numbers. • Show Mr. Foster the book and get his approval • Bring the book WHEREVER you go, and READ< READ< READ!!! Read everywhere you go! • When you have finished the book, ask your parent to sign the grading sheet, stating you have read the book. Please return grading sheet to Mr. Foster. • Now begin the rough draft of the written summary. Don’t forget to follow the guidelines for each paragraph in the written report. Include your sources of information. The summary of information will be pasted on the back of your display. • Edit your summary with your parents. Save the rough draft to turn in with your published report. Final copy needs to be in cursive. Remember: NEATNESS COUNTS!• Begin your time line. Follow the outline provided in the "Biography Format." • Complete the map that is include in this packet. Follow the outline provide in the "Biography Format." • Begin to work on and complete your "Celebrity Corner." Be creative and have fun with the project. This project will be used to guide your presentation. Don’t forget to paste the time Line, Map, and Sources of information on the back of your "Celebrity Corner" display.• Practice summarizing the life of the person you chose to read about. Don’t forget to include the key events from his/her life. Practice in front of a mirror, in front of your parents, or any family member. Remember to speak in complete sentences, make eye contact and speak loudly. • Bring your report on Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Biography Format

First paragraph (8-10 sentences): Tell about the person’s life. It includes: a. When and where the person was born b. Information about his/her family (if known) c. His/her education d. An interesting fact about the person that most people wouldn’t know e. When and where he/she died f. If there were any important people who influenced your person’s life. Please give details to support your statements. Second paragraph (8-10 sentences): Tells about the person’s contributions to the world or society. g. Why is he/she important or famous? h. What did he/she do or invent that contributed to the world or society? i. When, Where and how did this contribution take place? j. What would our world be like if this person never lived? k. If you could meet your famous person and ask one question, what would you want to know? Third paragraph (7-9 sentences): Your Opinion l. Tell why you chose this book m. What is your opinion of this book? n. What was the most important thing you learned about your famous person? o. What was your favorite part? p. Would you recommend this book to others? Why?

Time Line (to be pasted on the back of your display) q. use the time line included in this packet or draw a similar one r. include important/key events such as, birth, entering school, entering college, receiving degrees, getting married, important trips, moves in his/her career, special accomplishments, death s. You may PRINT on your time line but neatly
 * Map (to be posted on the back of your display)**
 * t. Color neatly**
 * u. Label where in the United States or the world the famous person lived or still lives.**
 * 6. Bibliography:**
 * follow outline**
 * (to be included at the end of your report and pasted on the back of your display)**
 * (to be included at the end of your report and pasted on the back of your display)**


 * 7. Celebrity Corner**
 * (Follow the detailed outline on the next page)**



Biography Presentation

Anchorage School district Third Grade Language Art Performance Standards OL 3.4 states: Students will give brief oral presentations using literature, Students will speak clearly, will use appropriate volume, will speak at a understandable rate, will organize ideas, and will use clear and specific vocabulary to communicate ideas. Students have many opportunities to practice these skills in class, but they will be formally assessed on these skills during their presentations. The above criteria will be used to determine a presentation grade.


 * Students will be expected to present on the scheduled date.**
 * Students will be expected to present on the scheduled date.**


 * Presentations should include the following information:**
 * Title of your book**
 * Types of work he/she was/is involved in**
 * Places where he/she worked or lived**
 * An interesting fact about his/her childhood**
 * Information about one of the symbols you chose to display and what it represents**
 * Why you chose to study this famous person**
 * •• See the page titled, "Biography Presentation Notes" for help.**

**Source of Information**


 * To learn about the famous person you have chosen, you will use different sources of information. A good place to start is the library. There you will be able to find books called biographies and autobiographies. A biography is book written about a person’s life. An autobiography is a life story written by that person. Other sources may include encyclopedias, videos, magazines, diaries, the Internet, or brochures from the museum.**


 * For your report you will need to write down the source or sources you use to gather your information. This skill will be discussed in class and practiced in the library.**
 * Students will have the opportunity to research their famous person in the computer lab but will not be required to use the information in their report.**


 * Written Source:**


 * Format**


 * Author (last name, first) //__Book Title__//****. City: Publisher, Date.**


 * Example**


 * Gordon, Karen Elizabeth. All about Eleanor Roosevelt. New York: Cahill, 1985.**


 * You Try**


 * _**
 * Name of author, last name, first followed by a period.**

Name of book in italics and underlined followed by a period Name of city: Publisher, date followed by a period Now write or type it all out like in the example. Cut it out and attach to the back of your report project.



Name

Biography Presentation Notes

(To Be Used As You Present Your Celebrity Corner)



__**Date and place of birth**__ _
 * Name of Person _**
 * Title of Book _**

__**Date of Death**__ **(medical, human rights, education, chemistry)**
 * Types of work**

__**One symbol that represents your famous person and what it represents**__ _


 * Place where worked or lived _**


 * Interesting fact about childhood**

__**Other interesting facts**__



**Grading Sheet**

**Parent Signature**
 * Read the Book /3 Sources of Information**
 * (25 points) _**


 * Report Summary** (75 points) _**Sources of Information:** at the end of the report
 * (25 points) _**
 * Time Line** (50 points) _**Map** (25 points) _**Display/Celebrity Corner** (150 points) _

_
 * Name of Person (5 points)**
 * Title of Book (5 points)**
 * Author (5 points)**
 * Doll to represent famous person (10 points)**
 * (Paper Doll can be substituted)**
 * Scene (25 points)**
 * Achievements (25 points)**
 * Cutouts and Traits (25 points)**
 * Explanation of Cutouts and Traits (25 points)**
 * Source of Information (25 points)Handwriting/Neatness (50 points)**

_**Presentation** (75 points) _
 * Rough Draft of Summary (50 points)**

**See "Biography Presentation" for details**

Total Points Earned

_ Total Points Possible __500__ Grade _**