Name:________________________________________________________________
It’s a Biography Project!
As part of our study of the American Revolution, you will be required to read
a biography of a key player in the Revolutionary War. The person you will be
studying is:
_________________________________________________________
In order to inform the rest of the class about this person you will need to:
Find an appropriate book to read.
Due Date: MONDAY, JANUARY 10th
Create an outline of this person’s life.
Due Date: TUESDAY, JANUARY 18th
FINAL PROJECT DUE DATE: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1st
1. Create a “Character in a Can.” You will be responsible for dressing and
decorating a coffee can (or other bottle or jar) like your character.
The can must clearly indicate key information about the person. Your
character may hold props in order to this. (Ex: Ben Franklin wearing
spectacles and holding a suitcase since he often traveled as a
statesmen….) Pay careful attention to the way you dress your
character. You may include speech bubbles or backgrounds in order to
show distinct characteristics or accomplishments of your character.
Try your best to portray your character as a revolutionary hero! You
will present your can to our class and will need to explain who your
hero is and how you portrayed them.
2. Dress to Impress. You will dress as the character and through this
person’s voice you will tell the story of his/her life. Using your
outline, you will be responsible for creating a 5 paragraph essay from
your character’s point of view. Include all important information in
chronological order. Include historical facts as well as opinions and
feelings that your character would have felt during their life. Be
prepared to answer questions from the perspective of your character
Name:________________________________________________________________
Outline:
I.
Early Years
A. Name
B. Birthdate/Birthplace
C. Family
D. Childhood
E. Growing Up
II.
Education/Accomplishments leading up to the war
A.
B.
III.
Career and Contributions to the War
IV.
Marriage and Family
V.
Later Years and Death
Name:________________________________________________________________
American Revolution Biography Assessment
1
Most information is missing or
unclear.
2
Some information is missing,
inaccurate or unclear.
3
Most information is accurate,
clear, concise and in
chronological order. Key
information is included.
4
Outline is formatted correctly.
All information is included.
Main ideas are supported with
specific and important details.
All spelling and grammar are
correct.
Information is highly
disorganized and difficult to
understand.
Some information is
disorganized and difficult to
understand. The essay doesn’t
demonstrate true understanding
of the character’s role and
importance in the revolutionary
era.
Information is organized in a
logical manner. All
paragraphs include an
important event which is
supported with details, facts,
and opinions. The essay
demonstrates true
understanding of the character’s
life and historical importance.
Can
The can doesn’t demonstrate
effort, creativity or pride. It is
difficult to identify the
character. There are no
supports to demonstrate the role
played in the revolutionary era.
The can demonstrates some
effort, creativity or pride. It is
difficult to identify the
character. There are no
supports to demonstrate the role
played in the revolutionary era.
The can demonstrates effort,
creativity and pride. It is easy
to identify the character.
Attention to accuracy is
evident. There are visual
supports to demonstrate the role
played in the revolutionary era.
Information is organized in an
extremely logical manner. All
paragraphs include an
important event which is
supported with details, facts,
and opinions. The character’s
perspective is accurate and
includes astute thoughts,
emotions, and reactions to key
events. The essay demonstrates
deep and thorough
understanding of the character’s
life and historical importance.
The can demonstrates extreme
effort, creativity and pride. It is
easy to identify the character.
Attention to accuracy is
evident. There are visual
supports to demonstrate the role
played in the revolutionary era.
Presentation
Speaker is visibly
nervous/uncomfortable. No eye
contact is established. There
are many errors in
pronunciation and phrasing. It
is difficult to understand the
speaker due to volume and
clarity of voice.
Speaker shows signs of
nervousness or discomfort at
times. Very little eye contact is
established. There are some
errors in pronunciation and
phrasing. It is difficult to
understand the speaker at times
due to volume and clarity of
voice.
Speaker demonstrates comfort
and poise. Eye contact is
established. There are very few
errors in pronunciation and
phrasing. It is easy to
understand the speaker.
Speaker is extremely poised
and comfortable. Excellent eye
contact is established. Voice is
extremely expressive, clear and
phrased. The audience is
captivated by the presentation!
Assessment
Outline
Essay