Biographies

Famous People Painting []

A. Alphabet Autobiography – A – Apple, then write why they chose that word. Then, they will draw a picture for each letter and make it into a book they can keep. Snapfish.com allows you to create a book and print it out and they send it to you. Also, think about integrating technology into this project. We could have them create their book using Voicethread or iMovie.
 * Ideas for Grades K-2 - Biographies/Autobiographies**

B. Biographies Research all about who you are. Create a PowerPoint or iMovie presenting yourself. Questions like, who was there when you were born, when did you take your first steps, when did you speak, where were you born, etc. You can also use this website - http://bighugelabs.com/flickr/ to have the students create a magazine cover based on their person and write an article about that person once they have finished their research.
 * Ideas for Grades 3-5 -** **Biographies/Autobiographies**

A. Let each student choose a person of interest. It can be about any topic, or I can assign a topic to choose from (inventors, scientists, athletes, musicians, etc). B. Students will be creating a tri-fold board of their project and present this to their parents and two judges (principal, teachers, superintendent). The judges will have a rating sheet or a checklist to see whose project was exceptional, average, needs improvement. The winner will get a medal or some sort of prize for putting in all of that effort. Encourage the students to conduct outside interviews with their person, etc. C. Have a “Special Interest Showcase” where they will be judged. Invite parents, principal, superintendent, students. D. Use the famous person painting on the website I have to formulate ideas for biography projects.
 * Other Biography Ideas**