Paragraph 1: Where and when the famous person was born and where he/she grew up.
Name:
Person:
Topic Sentence (Write a “catchy” first sentence to start out your report that will grab the
reader’s attention):
Where they were born:
When they were born:
Where did they grow up:
Paragraph 2: The early years of this person’s life
Name:
Person:
Write in complete sentences!
Topic Sentence:
Tell about their family:
Tell about their home:
Find at least three facts about when they were young:
1.
2.
3.
Paragraph 3: The major contributions that made this person famous.
Name:
Person:
Write in complete sentences!
Write about the major contributions that made this person famous. Write a topic sentence first
and then list details below (need at least 4 details).
Topic Sentence:
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Paragraph 4: Facts about his/her life.
Name:
Person:
Write in complete sentences!
Write at least 6 facts about their life that you haven’t included yet that are important, but don’t
fit anywhere else.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Paragraph 5: Conclude or summarize this person’s life…why did you pick them and what did you
learn?
Name:
Person:
Write in complete sentences!
Why did you choose this person:
Tell what you learned (summarize in 2-4 sentences what you learned about this person’s life):
MN History “Live Museum” Project
Students will research a famous Minnesotan using Internet, Northern Lights Textbook, library
books, and any other source they can find to discover information.
Students will prepare a written account of the life of a famous Minnesotan in a 5 paragraph
essay. Then the students will present a “live museum” memorized speech about their
character. This speech will include information about the life of the character, background
information about the character, and why this person is important. Students will bring or make
props including appropriate clothing that would be worn by the famous Minnesotan.
Things to Research for the 5 Paragraph Essay:
_____ P1: Where and when the famous person was born and where he/she grew up.
_____ P2: The early years of this person’s life.
_____ P3: The Major contributions that made this person famous.
_____ P4: Facts about his/her life.
_____ P5: Conclude or summarize this persons life...why did you pick them and what
did you learn?
Presentation Checklist
_____ Memorized Part
_____ Props, including costume
_____ Practice Part after Memorized
_____ Speak Cleary and Distinctly
_____ Practice appropriate body language and eye contact
_____ Remember to stay in Character
_____ Area set up and ready on Presentation Day
“Live Museum” Project
Name _______________________________________
Research, note cards, source page, on-task, use of time (50 Points)
5 Paragraph Essay (25 Points)
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Presentation (25 Points)
TOTAL (100 Points)
Teacher Comments:
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Bibliography Page
List of Resources
You must have at least 3 resources for your presentation. Your resources cannot all be internet
resources, remember to search on Gale too.
Book Resources:
Publication City:_________________________
1. Author/Editor (Last, First): _______________
Publishing Company: _____________________
_______________________________________
Copyright year:__________________________
Title: __________________________________
2. Author/Editor (Last, First): _______________
_______________________________________
Title: __________________________________
Publication City:_________________________
Online Sources:
1. Author (if known; Last, First): _________________
Publishing Company: _____________________
____________________________________________
Copyright year:__________________________
Document Title: ______________________________
3. Author/Editor (Last, First): _______________
_______________________________________
Website Title: ________________________________
Date of Electronic Publication:___________________
Name of Sponsoring Institution:__________________
Title: __________________________________
____________________________________________
Publication City:_________________________
Date Information was accessed:__________________
Publishing Company: _____________________
URL: ______________________________________
Copyright year:__________________________
2. Author (if known; Last, First): _________________
____________________________________________
Date Information was accessed:__________________
Document Title: ______________________________
URL: ______________________________________
Website Title: ________________________________
Database Sources:
Date of Electronic Publication:___________________
1. Author (if known; Last, First): _________________
Name of Sponsoring Institution:__________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
Document Title: ______________________________
Date Information was accessed:__________________
Database Title: _______________________________
URL: ______________________________________
Date of Electronic Publication:___________________
3. Author (if known; Last, First): _________________
Date Information was accessed:__________________
____________________________________________
URL: ______________________________________
Document Title: ______________________________
2. Author (if known; Last, First): _________________
Website Title: ________________________________
____________________________________________
Date of Electronic Publication:___________________
Document Title: ______________________________
Name of Sponsoring Institution:__________________
Database Title: _______________________________
____________________________________________
Date of Electronic Publication:___________________
Date Information was accessed:__________________
Date Information was accessed:__________________
URL: ______________________________________
URL: ______________________________________
3. Author (if known; Last, First): _________________
____________________________________________
Encyclopedia:
Document Title: ______________________________
1. Author (If Known; Last, First): ____________
Database Title: _______________________________
_______________________________________
Date of Electronic Publication:___________________
Title of Article: __________________________
Date Information was accessed:__________________
URL: ______________________________________
Name of Encyclopedia:____________________
4. Author (if known; Last, First): _________________
Edition (If know): _____________________
____________________________________________
Copyright year:__________________________
Document Title: ______________________________
Interview:
Database Title: _______________________________
1. Speaker (Last, First): ____________________
Date of Electronic Publication:___________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
Type of Interview: ________________________
Title of Article: __________________________
Date of Interview: ________________________
Publication Name:________________________
Magazine or Newspaper Article:
Date:___________________________________
1. Author/Editor (Last, First): _______________
Page Number(s):________
Essay Format
NAME IN TOP LEFT CORNER
Title in Center
5 Paragraphs Left Justified...indenting each paragraph & DOUBLE SPACED!
Due Dates to Remember
Friday, January, 31st – Notes w/ sources
Friday, February 7th – Rough Draft
Friday, February 21st – Final Copy
Monday, March 3rd – Presentation Day (5:30 – 6:30)