Black History Biography Project

Black History Biography Project

File Folder Report Directions

Your Name  __________________________________

Famous Person  ________________________________

Project Begins:  Jan 4th    Written Report Due: January 22nd   Speeches Begin:  January 25th

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Report Instructions

Front Cover:  Attach the drawing of your famous person

Inside Left Cover:  Attach your timeline

Inside Right:  Staple all pages of the written report with bibliography at the end.

Back Cover:  Glue any photos or quotes

File Folder Tab:  Write the famous person’s name and your name

Background Information on the Person

You may choose any famous African American person.  For example, you can use Condoleezza Rice, Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jordan, etc.  You may not include in this list President Obama or MLK Jr.

You will need to read and locate information from at least three (3) sources:

You must put the author and website in your bibliography (references page)

Famous Person Drawing (Handout 1)

Draw a picture in color of your famous.  Decorate the background of the drawing of your person if you wish.  Label your person’s full name in large neat lettering and dates of birth and death.  Write your first and last name and date in small lettering on the lower right hand corner of the paper.

Timeline

Draw a timeline with at least eight (8) important events in your person’s life.  Add drawings, clip art, or photos to the timeline.

Written Report 

Use Microsoft Word or Google Docs to type your final copy

Include information in a logical (it MUST make sense) order to include:

-          Where was this person born?  In what year?

-          Where did this person grow up?

-          What does/did the person do for a living?

-          Why is this person famous?  What did/does this person do to become famous?

-          How has this person made an impact on others’ lives?

-          Quotes and interesting information about this person

-          Fill out the bibliography information sheet showing three sources used and attach it as the last page of your report.

Public Speaking

This activity will give you an opportunity to practice speaking in public.  You will dress up (as much as you can) as your person and pretend you are the person.  You will tell all about your contributions, and about your life.  You will need to rehearse at home.  Speeches will begin in late January.  You will sign up for a time to give your presentation.

Remember you will be scored for:

Content – important details included

Organization – a clear beginning, middle, and end.

Language – appropriate and interesting words (think vocabulary words we have studied)

Delivery – good eye contact, volume and body posture.

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Project Due:  January22 2015

Speeches Begin:  January 25th

Biography Notes – Use these to ensure you have all required information

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Date of Birth:  ___________________________  Place or Birth: _____________________________

Date of Death:  _______________________  Place of Death  ______________________________

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Childhood Information _____________________________________________________________

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Handout 3

What did this person do for a living?  _________________________________________________

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Major Accomplishments – Why is this person Famous?  _________________________________

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Handout 3

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Interesting Information & Other Facts  _________________________________________________

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Famous Quotes by this Person ______________________________________________________

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Bibliography of Sources Used ( This is how you ensure you have all required reference info)

BOOK:

Book Title:  _______________________________________________________________________

Author:  __________________________________________________________________________

Name of Publisher  _________________________________________________________________

Date Published  ____________________________________________________________________

ON-LINE ENCYCLOPEDIA

On-Line Encyclopedia Title  _______________________________________________________

Internet Address:  ________________________________________________________________

Date you used this site  ___________________________________________________________

INTERNET WEBSITE:

Internet Website Title  ____________________________________________________________

Internet Address  ________________________________________________________________

Date you used this site  ___________________________________________________________