Biography Book Report
Due _____________
Writing a report helps you learn about a topic or book, organize information, and
express your thoughts clearly on paper. You are to write a book report after
reading a book about a famous person. Your book report should have at least three
paragraphs, be typed or handwritten, and include the following parts:
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Title (name of the person)
1st Paragraph
Include the name of the famous person you read about and the author of the
book. Write why you chose to read about this person and why they are
important in history.
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2 Paragraph
Write about this person’s early life and their family. Tell about an important
event in their early life and why it is important.
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3 Paragraph
Tell what this person is known for. Include their most important
accomplishments and why they are famous. This paragraph must include
details and examples of their accomplishments. This paragraph should
contain the most information and may be written as two paragraphs if they
are famous for many accomplishments.
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4 Paragraph
In your words, tell why this person is important. Tell how the world is
different because of what they did. Would you like to have known this
person? Give your opinion and explain why.
Plagiarism - the unauthorized use or close imitation of the
language and thoughts of another author and the representation of
them as one's own original work.
If any sentences or parts of sentences are plagiarized, the student
will receive an F (no credit) for the book report. Students must write
original sentences using words that are appropriate language for a
4th grade student.
Bio Cube
Students will fill out the attached planning sheet and then enter their information
at the following website. Students have completed a Bio Cube about themselves
and will be able to complete this activity independently in 20 minutes. After
completing the Bio Cube, print, assemble and return to class by the biography due
date. If students are unable to complete this activity at home, they may use the
school computers during our scheduled computer time.
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/cube_creator/
Famous Person Presentation
In addition to the written book report, you will give a one to two minute
presentation dressed as your famous person. Presentations will begin
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Tips for preparing your presentation
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Pretend you are the famous person
Write note cards for what you want to say
Introduce yourself. Tell when and where you were born
Summarize your life
Tell why you are famous
Tell when and where you died
Include props or items that help explain who you are
Practice at home in front of the mirror or with your parents
Tips for writing good book reports
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Give yourself plenty of time.
Choose a book that you think you will like.
Read the entire book. If you just browse the pages your report will be
incomplete and weak.
Take notes as you read. Write down short notes on important things that
happen in your character’s life.
Summarize. Don’t try to tell everything that happens in the book, give
highlights of the person’s life.
Bibliography
Part of being a good writer is being able to tell others where you found
your information. List your source of information in the space below.
Be sure to fill in all of the information asked for.
Book Title: ____________________________________________
Author: _______________________________________________
Name of Publisher: ______________________________________
Place Published: _________________________________________
Date Published: __________________________