Overview
Students will choose a famous person that he/she would like to read a biography book about. After gathering information about the famous person from the book, the student will “become” that person in the form of a “statue” dressed in a costume as the famous person. Students will record each other at school using Seesaw, while presenting themselves as if they were that person.
Below you will find a list of due dates to meet in order to complete the final product. Please read the ENTIRE document before beginning the report, so that you are aware of what is an “at-home” project and what will be completed “at-school”.
January 24th—“At School”
The “Biography Wax Museum” assignment is assigned. Students know what type of book they need to read, the expectations of the assignment, along with what parts of the assignment are to be completed at school, and which parts are to be completed at home.
February 9th– “At Home”
The biography book should be completely read. As students are reading, make sure to fill out the Biography Bookmark. The Biography Bookmark is due on this date.
February 12–13th– “At School”
Each student should have his/her speech written and should begin practicing in front of an “audience” at home. Please refer to the speech guideline for a helpful outline. Speeches should not exceed two minutes.
February 12—13th—“At Home”
Costumes should be completed and brought to school. Please try to keep these simple but believable. It is not necessary to spend money on an elaborate outfit. Look in closets at home and use your imagination to think of a way to adapt an outfit into a costume your famous person might have worn. Costumes will only be worn for the recording. Students are still required to wear their School Uniform. Students will record each other at school using Seesaw as they are giving their speeches.
February 13th—15th –“At School”
Students will record each other using Seesaw, as they are reading their speeches, and dressed up in their historical costume.
February 20th & 22nd– Parent Teacher Conferences
Students will show their parents their final project on their assigned day and time.
If you have any questions about the assignment, please let me know soon! Have fun and enjoy!!
Full Assignment
Biography Wax Museum Assignment