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, the title of the book, and the author in an imaginative or creative 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:
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 summary 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: Tri-fold board and Oral Presentation
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
- 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 2-3 minute oral report on your subject.
Note cards may be used.
- Use your poster board as a guide to help you during the oral report.
- Be prepared to answer questions from the audience
*2nd Grade - begins Module 5
*3rd grade - Tuesday, SS Ch. 6 quiz
*4th grade - Module 3 Assessment Tuesday
Homework
Monday, 2/11/19
3rd - SS Chapter 6 quiz
4th Math - Module 3 Assessment
Tuesday, 2/12/19
2nd Math - p. 3-4 Module 5
3rd Math - finish p. 18-19
Wednesday, 2/13/19
2nd Math - p. 15-16
3rd Math - finish p. 21-22
4th Math - finish p. 2-3 Module 4
Thursday, 2/14/19
2nd Math - finish p. 17-18; 19-20; Freckle
3rd Math - finish p. 24-26; Khan Academy
4th Math - p. 5-10; Khan Academy Click for more help
