Name: ____________________________ Sec: _____ Date: __________________
Roosevelt Biography Newspaper
Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt (October 27, 1858 – January 6, 1919) was the 26th President of the United
States (1901–1909). He is noted for his exuberant personality, range of interests and achievements, and
his leadership of the Progressive Movement, as well as his "cowboy" persona and robust masculinity.
TASK:
1.
Research Roosevelt using the internet, books, text, reference materials. NO PLAGIARISM!!!
2. Write 2 short headline articles:
a. An overview of his life (highlighting his presidency but including _____birthdate,
_____location, _____childhood, _____family, _____school, _____accomplishments)
b. One aspect that interests you the most about him (Nobel Peace Prize, the teddy bear,
Rough Riders, wife & mother died same day, etc.)
3.
Each article needs a graphic/picture relating to the article.
4. Create a timeline entitled, “Roosevelt’s Timeline of Reforms” and include 3 reforms that were
accomplished by Roosevelt during his Presidency. Each reform must include the:
a. Date
b. Title of the reform
c. Brief explanation of the reform
HELPFUL HINTS:
1. Be sure to have a hook – it must grab your reader’s attention.
2. Review the details you have collected and find the ones that interest you the most and make those
the focus of your writing!
3. Check several sources since different sources present different facts and details. If you find
conflicting information, go with the source that you feel is most reliable.
4. Suggestion: Include Roosevelt’s personal thoughts/feelings by using quotes.
a. Quote: __________________________________________________________________
b. Source: __________________________________________________________________
5. Transitions! (First, …To begin with, …Next, …Another, …In addition)
6. Handwritten in PRINT or typed!
Searching on the Internet:
RICAT
Catalog
Webpath Express
Search, “Teddy Roosevelt”
OR
World Book Student
Sources (Document your sources here – websites, books, encyclopedias):
1.__________________________________________________________________
2.__________________________________________________________________
3.__________________________________________________________________
4.__________________________________________________________________
Roosevelt Biography Newspaper Rubric
Task
Newspaper title and headings catch reader’s attention & are
appropriate for the content of the newspaper/articles.
Newspaper images and writing neat, clear and visually appealing.
Article #1 grabs the reader’s attention, answers the 5 W’s about
Roosevelt’s life accurately (use of quotes, transitions, & interest level
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Points Earned
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25
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21
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18
5
14
25
21
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25
21
18
14
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5
beyond the 5W’s is considered above the standard).
Article #2 grabs the reader’s attention, answers the 5 W’s about a
specific aspect of Roosevelt’s life accurately (use of quotes, transitions,
& interest level beyond the 5W’s is considered above the standard).
Timeline – includes 3 reforms with corresponding dates and a brief
explanation.
Spelling, grammar and punctuation is close to perfect!
10 points off for each day late!
Total points ____/100
Late?
______
Grade:
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