In Reading, we have been looking at the literary genre of the biography.  Students have had the opportunity to hear different biographies read to them (e.g. Terry Fox) as well as self-select their own biographies to read during independent reading time. The students have each chosen one biography to focus on. They have started working on a biography poster project on their person of choice. Students first filled in a planning sheet as they read their chosen biography before starting on the good copy of their biography poster. They are also expected to plan out what sort of articles of clothing their person would have worn during their era. Ultimately, students will come to school with a costume, dress like their chosen person of interest, and orally present the information on their poster to the rest of the class! Parents are encouraged to help their son or daughter out with their child’s costume. You do not need to go out and buy costumes. Instead, try to make due with what you have at home. The Dollar Store may be an option for those who want to go over the top with accessories or props. The more creative the better! Do a google image search at home with your child to help get a visual of their person. We are not sending home the actual biography books, as we do share them with Ms. Lewis’ class. Students do not have to memorize their presentation, but the more confident and comfortable they are with the content, the better it will come across orally. We will continue to work on the posters next week in class. They will be sent home mid-week so that the students can practice. Some students might be ready and willing to present next Friday, Dec. 5th. Most, however, will present the following week (that is, the week of Dec. 8th).

Click below to see the Biography Poster Rubric, a blank copy of the poster, and a finished good copy of the poster… to give you an idea of what is expected of your child. Again, work on the poster will be completed in class.

Biography Poster Rubric