Name ________________________________ # _____ Book Check Due: Fri. Jan.

17th
Final Project Due: Fri. Feb 28th

Wax Museum Biography

Reading Project
For this reading project, students will be exploring the genre of biography. They will choose a historical person of interest who has made a positive contribution to
society to research extensively and present on. Students will get their book choice approved by Ms. Horner and complete the project at home. On Friday, February
28th students will present their projects as wax museum exhibits (family members welcome!).

Requirements and Suggested Timeline Points

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Research (Friday, Feb 7 )
o 4 Paragraphs: _____/30
1. Early years of life (birth-20s; background, family, education)
2. Later years of life (30s-death)
3. Effect on society (contributions/what we can learn from them)
4. What else you would like to know about the person (questions you would ask
them in an interview)
o Quote _____/5
o Fast Facts Timeline (key life events/accomplishments – 10 events) _____/10
o Bibliography (Use Class Note Format) _____/5
Pictures (Wednesday, February 12th)
o 1 hand-drawn full color 8 ½ x 11 portrait
 glue on backdrop & add frame _____/10
o 4 other photos related to research (hand-drawn or printed)
Poster Backdrop (Monday, February 24th)
*butcher paper provided by teacher
o Title in Big Bold Letters
Person’s Name
Most Known For _____/30
Birth - Death Date (or Present)
Red “Talking Button”
o Assemble all Research Requirements and Pictures
 Creativity & Neatness
o Your Name/# (bottom right hand corner)
Costume & Speeches (Thursday, February 27th)
o Finalize costume (be creative – use what you have or borrow!) _____/10
o Practice/prepare speech: eye contact, posture, voice volume, confidence
Mechanics - grammar, capitalization, punctuation, spelling -1 pt per mistake

FINAL PROJECT/PRESENTATION DATE: FEBRUARY 28TH

Grade: ___________