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- Contributed By: Sarah Lorntson
English 10B
Multigenre Project: Autobiography/Biography Independent Reading
Due Date: May 2 (50 points total)
Pick Your Book Due Date: April 14
Check with Mrs. Lorntson to make sure that your book is acceptable.
Requirements:
1. The book must be an actual biography, autobiography, or memoir. It may not be fictional. Check with me or Mrs. Buresh in the media center if you’re unsure about this.
2. I must approve the book that you have chosen to read.
3. If I feel that the subject matter is a bit mature or controversial, I may ask you to get permission from a parent/guardian.
After reading your autobiography/biography, choose five of the following possible components for your multigenre project. At least three must be from the “writing focus” group. Don’t hesitate to ask me if you are unsure of what to do! You will briefly present all or part of your project to the class on or around the due date. Do you have an idea that’s not on this sheet? Tell me what it is; I’ll probably love it.
Writing Focus: Aesthetic/Creative Focus:
-news article -time capsule
-poem -storyboard/comic strip (six frames)
-original song -video interview/reenactment
-interview -promotional brochure
-journal/diary entry -advertisement
-advice column -live/recorded song
-monologue/dialogue -recorded interview
-letter -poster/collage
-eulogy
Multigenre Project: Autobiography/Biography Independent Reading
Due Date: May 2 (50 points total)
Pick Your Book Due Date: April 14
Check with Mrs. Lorntson to make sure that your book is acceptable.
Requirements:
1. The book must be an actual biography, autobiography, or memoir. It may not be fictional. Check with me or Mrs. Buresh in the media center if you’re unsure about this.
2. I must approve the book that you have chosen to read.
3. If I feel that the subject matter is a bit mature or controversial, I may ask you to get permission from a parent/guardian.
After reading your autobiography/biography, choose five of the following possible components for your multigenre project. At least three must be from the “writing focus” group. Don’t hesitate to ask me if you are unsure of what to do! You will briefly present all or part of your project to the class on or around the due date. Do you have an idea that’s not on this sheet? Tell me what it is; I’ll probably love it.
Writing Focus: Aesthetic/Creative Focus:
-news article -time capsule
-poem -storyboard/comic strip (six frames)
-original song -video interview/reenactment
-interview -promotional brochure
-journal/diary entry -advertisement
-advice column -live/recorded song
-monologue/dialogue -recorded interview
-letter -poster/collage
-eulogy
English 10B Biography Report
Your Biography/Autobiography report is due on ______________________________.
On the due date, please be prepared to give an oral presentation of your book. The presentation will be graded on the following:
1. The presentation must be at least 3 minutes long, but no more than 7 minutes.
2. The presenter should speak slowly and clearly.
3. The presenter should bring his/her book to hold during the presentation.
4. The presenter must cover the list of topics given on the back of this sheet.
5. The presentation should be read from note cards, not this worksheet.
6. The presenter will turn in the note cards after the speech.
7. The presenter should rehearse the speech beforehand and should be prepared to present when his/her name is drawn.
** For extra credit (5 points), bring in a gimmick that fits with your presentation. This can be an object that relates to or represents your person, an outfit, or food that has to do with your book. Example: If your book is about an athlete, wear a jersey or bring in equipment from that sport.
To accompany your presentation, create one of the following visual aides:
1. A timeline with events from your person’s life, as well as pictures to represent or illustrate these events.
2. A poster with a picture of your person (that you drew or found somewhere) and dates of birth and death. Also include a quote from this person that is notable or that highlights an important aspect of the person’s life or ideals.
3. A mobile that features objects or symbols that represent important events or ideas from the book.
4. A collage of pictures that represent important events or ideas from the book.
5. Other (get your idea approved by me).
Book Talk Presentation Form
Name _____________________________
Presentation Scores (50 points total)
1. Book Information (5 points)
Title:
Author:
Pages:
Genre:
2. Plot Summary – From beginning to end (10 points)
3. Part you enjoyed (10 points) Explain in detail!
4. Lesson the reader learns from this person’s life story (10 points) Explain in detail!
5. Recommendation (5 points)
6. Visual Aide (10 points)
7. Gimmick (5 points extra credit)
Your Biography/Autobiography report is due on ______________________________.
On the due date, please be prepared to give an oral presentation of your book. The presentation will be graded on the following:
1. The presentation must be at least 3 minutes long, but no more than 7 minutes.
2. The presenter should speak slowly and clearly.
3. The presenter should bring his/her book to hold during the presentation.
4. The presenter must cover the list of topics given on the back of this sheet.
5. The presentation should be read from note cards, not this worksheet.
6. The presenter will turn in the note cards after the speech.
7. The presenter should rehearse the speech beforehand and should be prepared to present when his/her name is drawn.
** For extra credit (5 points), bring in a gimmick that fits with your presentation. This can be an object that relates to or represents your person, an outfit, or food that has to do with your book. Example: If your book is about an athlete, wear a jersey or bring in equipment from that sport.
To accompany your presentation, create one of the following visual aides:
1. A timeline with events from your person’s life, as well as pictures to represent or illustrate these events.
2. A poster with a picture of your person (that you drew or found somewhere) and dates of birth and death. Also include a quote from this person that is notable or that highlights an important aspect of the person’s life or ideals.
3. A mobile that features objects or symbols that represent important events or ideas from the book.
4. A collage of pictures that represent important events or ideas from the book.
5. Other (get your idea approved by me).
Book Talk Presentation Form
Name _____________________________
Presentation Scores (50 points total)
1. Book Information (5 points)
Title:
Author:
Pages:
Genre:
2. Plot Summary – From beginning to end (10 points)
3. Part you enjoyed (10 points) Explain in detail!
4. Lesson the reader learns from this person’s life story (10 points) Explain in detail!
5. Recommendation (5 points)
6. Visual Aide (10 points)
7. Gimmick (5 points extra credit)
Students choose an oral report or a tic-tac-toe project option for a novel that they have read outside class.
This resource is part of the Outside Reading Projects Unit and the English 10 course.
This is the grading form I use to evaluate presentations on fiction or nonfiction outside reading projects.
This resource is part of the Outside Reading Projects Unit and the English 10 course.
