Biography Book Report and Presentation

Schedule:

April 22- May 10, 2024 – Read your biography book, research your person

May 13, 2024 – Begin writing book report in class

May 20- May 30, 2024 – Create oral presentation and get your costume ready

May 30, 2024 – Give oral presentation in costume

 

Your last book report of the year will be a biography!  This book must be a biography - a true story about someone’s life that is written by someone else. You will read a “Who Is/Was” book.

This book report will consist of 4 parts:

1. choosing and reading the book

2. preparing a costume and prop(s) for the oral report 

3. preparing and presenting the oral report to the class

4. writing the book report in class

 

1. Choosing and reading the book: Choose a “Who Is/Was” book that interests you. You will have a graphic organizer to help you organize your thoughts while reading your book.  

You must be finished reading the book by May 10, 2024.

 

2. Writing the book report in class: The book report will be written in class during the week of May 11, 2024. It will be a five-paragraph essay.  Please use the graphic organizer that you are given to help you while you are reading and researching your book. The graphic organizer is part of your effort grade.

 

3. Preparing a costume and prop(s) for the oral report: You will need to prepare a costume that represents your character. Be creative with household items rather than purchase a costume from the store. Items such as old clothes, paper bags, articles from past Halloween costumes, and construction paper can easily be transformed into a costume. Props may be brought in to enhance your presentation (no weapons). Due on May 30, 2024.

 

4. Preparing and presenting oral report to the class:

You will present a 2 minute report to both 4th grade classes on May 30, 2024.

Requirements:

      a. You will pretend to be the subject of your book (you will speak in 1st  person)

      b. You will have your presentation memorized, but you may use a notecard to help.

      c. Refer to the Grading Rubric below for more information.

      d. Practice your speech!

 

*Students come to school dress in their costume. Bring regular uniform to change into.*

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Biography Presentation Grading Rubric:

1-10 (10 best)

You put effort into your costume and prop(s)

 

You spoke loudly, clearly, and maintained good eye contact

 

You spoke in 1st person and had most of your report memorized

 

Your presentation was informative and interesting

 

You listened attentively during your classmates’ presentations

 

     

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