This Guideline Sheet and Scoring Rubric are worth 5 points of your final grade. They must be turned in with your project. Biography Book Report Guidelines For each section below, write one well developed paragraph. Answer the questions in complete sentences, and include supporting details that will make your ideas interesting. In addition to the questions below, you should also include other information that you feel is important. 1. What is the title of your book? Who is the author? Tell who the story is about. What was special about this person? Why did you choose to read about this person? 2. Choose some important dates in this person's life. Explain why he or she is important. What were the person's main accomplish- ments. What failures or struggles did this person have before he or she was successful? 3. Do you admire this person? What did you like best about this person? What surprising things did you learn about this person? If you could meet this person, what questions would you ask him or her, and why? 2. POSTER * Poster should measure approx. 18" x 24". * In addition to pictures, the poster should include the individuals name, your name and some key information about the person. A few pictures may be downloaded from the Internet, but most should be hand drawn by you. The Poster should * Reflect careful thought. * Show effort and pride in your work. * Neatness counts! 3. PRESENTATION * Each student will make a presentation to the class to exhibit their poster and share a few
important facts about his or her chosen person. Presentation can be no longer than 5 minutes. * Practice, practice, practice your presentation, so that you will feel confident when you present your poster to the class * Remember, good speakers speak loudly and clearly, and they look up at their audience. Eye contact is important! Point Check List
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Neatness/Your Best Work Information is written in approximately (about) three well developed paragraphs. What is the title of your book?
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Tell who the story is about? Why did you choose to read about this person? What was the person's main accomplishments/ what was special about this person? Explain why he or she is important? Choose some important dates in this person's life. What failures or struggles did this
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person have before he or she was successful? What did you like best or admire about this person? What surprising things did you learn about this person? If you could meet this person, what questions would you ask him or her, and why?
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