FAMOUS PEOPLE REPORTS
January 2016
Dear Parents,
The time has come for the Third Graders to begin preparing for their Famous People
Reports. Each child is to choose a famous American, read a biography about that person, and
write a report summarizing the person’s life. Your child should select an American who has
made a worthwhile contribution to history, medicine, the arts, science, etc. I am encouraging
the children to choose someone they are not familiar with so they can learn about someone
new.
The reports are due on or before Tuesday, Feb. 16. The reports will be shared with
classmates and parents on Wednesday, Feb. 24.
Your guidance will be greatly appreciated. There are many interesting biographies in
our library and the city libraries. If your child has difficulty choosing someone, I can make
suggestions.
Each report must have:
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Good penmanship or your child may type the report
An attractive cover (Name and picture or illustration)
Pictures or illustrations within the report (At least 2)
At least 1 full page (typed) but no more than 2 full pages (hand written)
A simple bibliography (Title and author only)
Correct conventions (grammar, spelling, etc.)
The report must be short enough to be read in 2 minutes or less.
On the day of the presentations, each child will “dress up” as their famous person. This
is the fun part of the project and the children really “get into” this aspect of it. Please help
them remember that the main objective is to read a biography about a famous person and
write a report. Each child must show me the biography he/she has chosen to read – it must be
age appropriate.
Your child will need some assistance with this project. I will be sending home more
notes with suggestions of how to put the report together. If there are any questions, please
don’t hesitate to ask. Please complete the attached form and return it to class no later than
Monday, Jan. 25.
Sincerely,
Mrs. G
Suggested Project Timeline
Mon., Jan. 25
On or before this date, report the name of the person you have
chosen. Final approval will not be given until teacher reviews
biography. Biography must be age appropriate. Begin to read
biography.
Friday, Feb. 12 Complete summary form (provided by Mrs. G) and return to class.
Make a copy of the form to use when writing your report. Begin
writing your report.
Tues., Feb. 16
Turn in completed report to teacher. Keep a copy at home to use
for practice. Remember, you must be able to read the report in 2
minutes or less.
Wed., Feb. 24
Presentation – AWESOME, AMAZING, INCREDIBLE,
SPECTACULAR!!!!
FAMOUS PEOPLE REPORT
Student ____________________________________
Famous Person 1st choice _______________________________________
2nd choice _______________________________________
Parent signature ______________________________
Biography availability will probably influence your child’s choice for a famous
person. Final approval for your child’s selection will not be given until Mrs.
Gustafson has seen the biography – it must be age appropriate and easily read by
your child.