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
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:
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Where was this person born?
In what year?
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Where did this person grow up?
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What does/did the person do for a living?
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Why is this person famous?
What did/does this person do to become famous?
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How has this person made an impact on others’ lives?
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Quotes and interesting information about this person
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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.
Student
Name ________________________________________________
Project
Due: January22 2015
Speeches
Begin: January 25th
Biography
Notes – Use these to ensure you have all required information
Famous Person ____________________________________________________
Date
of Birth: ___________________________ Place or Birth: _____________________________
Date
of Death: _______________________ Place of Death ______________________________
Family
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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
How
has this person made an impact on others’ lives? _______________________________
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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
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Date
Published ____________________________________________________________________
ON-LINE
ENCYCLOPEDIA
On-Line
Encyclopedia Title
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Internet
Address: ________________________________________________________________
Date
you used this site
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INTERNET
WEBSITE:
Internet
Website Title
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Internet
Address ________________________________________________________________
Date
you used this site
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