Cottonwood Walk of Fame
Cottonwood 5th graders! We are so excited about our upcoming Cottonwood Walk of Fame. You will research and prepare biographies about some pretty amazing people who have contributed to our society. You will research, write a biography & timeline, prepare & memorize a speech, design a costume for our Walk-of-Fame on May 8th!
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Biography Questions & ReportPHASE 1 - School
Step 1: Research information using the appropriate websites below. The questions that need to be answered for your biography are located here. Make a copy of this document and type your name before the title. This document can be accessed at home. You will need to log on to your google granitesd.org account. Step 2: After you have answered all your questions on your google doc you will need to WRITE a biography essay on Utah Compose. A guide and example have been provided for you on the google doc you saved. Please use the following links to gather your information. Please do not log on to other website unless authorized by your teacher or parent. Do not search other people besides the person you are assigned to. Ducksters - Biography for Kids KidRex Biographies Biographies for Kids Biography A&E . |
SpeechPHASE 2 - School & Home
After you have typed your essay, you will need to prepare a one-minute speech that summarizes your person. Please write your speech on a piece of paper. This sheet of paper will need 2 different signatures (one from a 5th grade teacher and the other from a parent) before you begin to memorize it. This is to ensure you have accurate information. Make sure you write it in 1st person since you will be representing them for the Walk of Fame. Include at least 6 important facts and details. Things that your person has accomplished and his/her successes. |
Costume & DesignHOME PHASE
You will need to design a costume that accurately represents your character. Please do not feel obligated to buy a new costume. Ask family, friends, and neighbors for help and ideas. Be creative with your costume, it does not need to be elaborate. If you are unable to find something us know and we will try our best to help. |