Biography

Book Report
and
Speech Project

Common Core State Standards

Grade 4
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY. W.4.2, W.4.2A, W.4.4, W.4.5, W. 4.6, W.4.7,
W.4.8, W.4.9, & W.4.10
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.4.1,.SL.4.1.B, SL.4.4 & SL.4.5

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.3

Mrs. Kelly Peak (2019)

 Biography Book Report
Name_________________ Due date:___________

Project Purpose: This project will showcase your ability to read about a person of
interest, gather specific information about that person and write a report. In
addition, you will “become” that Person by, giving a 2 minute as him/her.

Part 1: Write the Report

You will be writing a paragraph about your famous person’s accomplishment and
their character traits using textual evidence from the book you have chosen.
directions: place a _____on the line as you complete each step

_____ Step 1- Select a biography of someone of interest to write a report on.

_____ Step 2- While reading, take notes by using the specific textual evidence the
graphic organizer has outlined for you to support your topic.

Writing Process: Use the writing proses as you begin to write

____ Step 1- Write a rough Draft on a lined piece of paper.

 Skip lines when writing.
 Use the graphic organizer to help organize your paragraph.
____ Step 2 – Revise your rough Draft
 Reword or reorganize sentences if needed.
 Use the rubric as your guide
____ Step 3 – Edit your rough draft (use the rubric as a guide).
The paragraph must have:
____ Indentation at the beginning of the paragraph
____ Capital letters at the beginning of the sentences and for all proper nouns
____ Punctuation (Ending marks (.,!,?), Comas (,), quotation marks (“_”).
____ Step 4 – Write the resource information (use resource organizer)
____ Step 5– Peer edit. (Ask a classmate to check for indentation, capital letters, spelling, and
punctuation.)
____ Step 6 – Type your report using Google Docs.
____ Step 7 – Share your report with the teacher using Google Docs share.
Spilmore@stlouisschools.net and kpeaks2018@gmail.com
____ Step 8 – Add/draw an image of your character under your paragraph.
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Character Trait/ What kind of person:

 _______________________________________________________________
 _______________________________________________________________
 _______________________________________________________________

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Resource Page
A resource page is designed to give the original author of the material you used to
gather the information you put in your report credit for their work. By adding the
resource, it protects you from plagiarizing (stealing someone else’s Example:

Resource

Book Source

Peak, Kelly(2017) Fast Freddie,Peak Publishing

Internet source

Barnett,Nicole(2013),http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Nicole-Barnett

History.https://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/abraham-lincoln

Resource
Authors Name (Date Published) Book Title Name of Publisher
Last Name, First Name

_________,__________.(_______) _______________________________. ___________

Website Name URL address

______________.______________________________________________________

__________________________
Cover Page
1. Title - Persons name
top and centered
2. Image- representation of person
colored neat
3. Students name bottom corner

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Biography Report Outline

Directions: place a checkmark on the line as you complete part of the paragraph requirements

Paragraph #1 should include: [Introduction of person]

________Person’s name and why he/she is important or interesting
________What character trait does this person demonstrate
(use character traits list from Language Arts Journals)

Paragraph #2 should include: [early years]

________Person’s name
________Birth date
________Where they were born
________Describe his/her parents
________ What number child is he/she in the family, how many siblings?
________Who are is other family member’s (names)

Paragraph #3 should include: [Interesting facts & personal experiences]

________Describe what his/her life was like growing up…wealthy, poor, hard, or easy life
________His /her education as a child… as an adult… (where were they educated and by who?)
________What careers/ jobs did he/she have throughout his/her life
________What are some of the accomplishments or achievements of this person

Paragraph #4 should include: [keep it interesting & wrapping it up]

________What was he/ she most famous for: Quotes or Actions
________What are other facts interesting facts about this person or their life that you found
interesting
________How did this person influence/ help others around them or in the world
________ When/where this person die (provide approx. age/life span)

Paragraph #5 should include: [your thoughts]

________Why you chose this person to research and write about
________ Is there something you wanted to learn about this person but did not find
________Was there anything you learned that surprised you

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Part 2: Write the Speech
You will write the speech portion of the project. The speech will only be about 2-3
minutes in length. For the speech presentation, you will transform yourself into the
person you chose to research. Be creative! Dress as your famous person using cloths
or props you already have! There is no need for a full expensive costume.

____ Step 1 – Decide on what information you would like to include in your speech
Using this guide:
 Early life/ Childhood (date of birth, place of birth, etc…)
 Family (parents, siblings, children, grandparents or who raised them)
 Education( where did they go to school or other training)
 Roles models (who influenced the person the most)
 Challenges (what obstacles did the person face)
 Accomplishments/ Achievements ( give a few examples of honors and
awards)
____ Step 2 – Write a speech on a note card or type and print your speech in the
first person. Remember you are this person so remember to use words, “I”
or “My” to start your sentences.
Sample Speech Starter

My name is ______. I was born on ____ in _____. My parents ,____ and ____. They were______. I
had ___ siblings. Their names are_______ and _______. I started school when I was ____ years old. I was
educated at_______.

____ Step 3 – Practice your speech in front of a family member of a friend.

 Time your speech to 2-3 minutes in length
 Speak loud so your audience can hear you and
 Act believable by speaking confidently
 Try to memorize your speech as you practice

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____ Step 4– Decide and gather clothing from your wardrobe that will represent
your person the best.
____ Step 5 –Decide, gather, or make an object that would work as a prop.
____ Step 6 – Practice, Practice, Practice!!!
____ Step 7–Make sure all your items make it to class on presentation day.

My assigned Presentation Day will be ________, _____, ____, 20___.

During writing class

Quick Rubric URL:

http://www.quickrubric.com/r#/qr/kpeak/biography-research-
report

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