Biography Book Reports

Due:  Monday Feb. 25, 2008  

Read a biography.  (Must be approved by teacher)

Come to school dressed like your person would have dressed.  Be creative with things you already have or can easily borrow from a friend.  Bring props that will enhance your presentation. (30 points)

Oral Presentation - Give a two - three minute ORAL presentation in "first person."  You may use notes written on note cards for reference.  (You will NOT read from a report that you have written.) We will perform in a living museum setting. (60 points – broken down as highlighted)

Introduce yourself. Give a sentence or two that tells what made you famous.
(When people hear your name, for what do they remember you?) (10 points).

Tell when you were born, mention one or two things about your childhood and your education. (10 points).

Highlight the events in your life...in the order they happened.  Choose important dates to help you organize your thoughts. You may use props and actions. (20 points) 

Talk about your world and life view. What was your view of the one and only true God and His Son? Did you think and live according to biblical principles? How did you handle life’s struggles and successes? (You may use other resources than your biography to help you think about this section.) (10 points)

Close your oral presentation by informing the listener about the books and authors you read to do your report.  (10 points)

Model museum behavior and poise throughout the presentation time. (10 points)