Biography Project

BIOGRAPHY POSTER PROJECT

You will create a “Biography Book Report Poster”.  Choose a biography book on a third grade reading level.  Choose a person about whom you would like to learn more. Students will present their posters on Monday, May  21st  in Fellowship Hall at 2:00 .    

Bring your book to school to be approved by your teacher

no later than Friday, April 20th .

The final project is due on Friday May 18th.

1.    Use a piece of standard size poster board – about 22” x 30”.

2.    Cut a hole in the center – about the size for your face to show through it.

3.    Write your information on lined paper & glue it to the poster board around “your face”.

4.    Write your name grade & due date on the bottom right-hand side of the BACK of the poster.

5.    The following information must be included:

a.     Title, author & copyright date

b.    Early years

                                                             i.      Birth date

                                                           ii.      Birth place

                                                        iii.      Family life

c.      Middle years

                                                             i.      Education

                                                           ii.      Hobbies

d.     Late years

                                                             i.      Problem faced & solution

                                                           ii.      Major contributions to society

                                                        iii.      Death date & cause, if known

e.      Why you chose this person

6.     Make your poster inviting & colorful.  Points will also be given for following directions & creativity.

7.    Have fun with the project & learn a lot.