Black history month

BIOGRAPHY REPORT

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  Include your name, group, the title of the book, and the author in an imaginative way.
  
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  Include a creative illustration that shows something important about the book.
  
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  The source for all computer generated clip art must be appropriately cited.
  

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  The title, author, and a brief description of why the subject of the book is important.
  

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  Identify at least one, but no more than three, character trait this person possessed and explain how it contributed to his/her success.
  
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  Explain how this person began in his/her field.
  
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  Were there any obstacles he/she had to overcome? Name any weaknesses, failures, or disappointments the subject had.
  
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  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?
  
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  Facts (details) about how this person contributed to his/her field or specialty.
  
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  What is the achievement(s) for which he/she is best known?
  
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  The part of this person’s life you admire the most, and why.
  
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  Something that surprised you the most about this person.
  

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  A summation of the body of the report, including whether or not you think this book gives an honest account of your subject.
  

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  Title of the biography and name of the author
  
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  A timeline showing important achievements
  
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  A direct quote from the book which you feel accurately portrays the subject of your biography
  
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  2-3 pictures related to your subject. These may be hand drawn, photocopied, or from the Internet. You must cite your source
  
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  All work must be neat and visually appealing
  

Note cards are required.

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  Use your poster as an aide to guide you during the oral report.
  
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  Be prepared to answer questions from the audience
  
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  Review the rubric for the oral presentation carefully as you practice your delivery of the oral presentation.