Student Biography

Biography Project

□  Step 1: Decide on a person who you find fascinating or would like to know more about.

Choice: ____________________________________

□  Step 2: Research & Writing

You will begin researching your chosen person.  You may use books, websites, magazines, encyclopedias or any other appropriate source.  You will need to use at least 2 sources for your research. Primary and secondary sources. (They can be any combination of internet, book, etc.).  If you choose to use books, make sure you have two different books; if you choose to use just websites, make sure to use two different websites.  It is important that you “cite” all of your sources.  To help you with this, there is an example of a bibliography included. 

What to research and write about…

*** You may get a parent or another adult to edit your work with you at home OR ask a teacher to edit with you at school.  

□   Describe the early life of your person.

-Tell about what kind of person he or she was.

-What was it about your character that helped him or her to succeed?

-Did your character know what he or she wanted to become in the future?

-How did your character prepare for his or her future?

□   Tell about the work your person did.

          -Tell why his/her work or contribution was important.

-Did he or she invent something or teach others?

-How did he or she change the world?

          -What lasting effects did your character have on the lives of others?

□   What should we all know about your person?

          - How do we benefit today from him or her? Has anything in the world changed as a result of their existence?

          - What do you think was the most impressive thing about your character?

□   Tell how your person has inspired you.

-       In what ways would you like to be him or her? Are others inspired by this person

         -      In rare cases, a student may be researching a person who is 

              not worthy of being an inspiration to others. If this is the case, 

              state the reasons why this person should not be an inspiration 

            to kids.

□  Step 3: Choose one of the following formats to complete your biography.

***Projects may either be type written or written neatly by hand.

	Mobile (with symbols from their life)	Cereal box format
	Brochure	Narrative Format

Symbols __________________________________________

Picture (s)_________________________________________

Childhood ________________________________________

Teen years ________________________________________

Adult life __________________________________________

Inspiration _____________________________________________

Ø Note: Write in third person. Use voice and mood to convey the various themes throughout your selected person’s life.

Ø NOTE: Whichever format you choose, you MUST include a picture of your selected person somewhere in/on your project.

Ø NOTE: Remember to proofread, proofread, proofread!  Have an adult or older sibling proofread for you as well.

Sample Bibliography

• Place it at the Bibliography at the end of the Biography.
• List in alphabetical order of the last names of authors or the website titles.
• Be sure to cite all sources.
• If a book or other material does not have an author, use the title in place of the author’s last name. One-page articles and encyclopedia articles do not need numbers. 

Bianca Smith

Bibliography

“Elijah McCoy Biograhy.” Biography.com, April 22, 2016.   

           http://www.biography.com/people/elijah-mccoy-9391300

Towle, Wendy.  The Real McCoy, the life of an Inventor.  New York: Scholastic, 1993.

How to cite an interview 

Interview 

Last Name, First Name. Kind of interview. Date 

Example: 

Miles, Sam. Personal Interview. December 25, 2007. 

Websites to assist students:

How to write a bibliography
More samples of Bibliographies

Volunteer and Parent Appreciation Night

Volunteer Appreciation Night

Next Tuesday, April 19, 2016


It is the Bryant/ Pattengill community to celebrate our parents, community and volunteers. In other words, it is time to celebrate you and your commitment. This year Bryant is hosting the event from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM.

MSTEP 2016

MSTEP Schedule

Dear Families,

I have written a schedule for the MSTEP Test 2106. MSTEP, Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress, is a newly designed standardized assessment given to grades 3- 8, and grade 11. English Language Arts, ELA (Reading and Writing) and Mathematics as well as Science assessed in grade 4, and Social Studies assessed in grade 5.  This year the test window is April 11- 29, 2016 for fifth graders. Your fifth grade child will be tested in the subject areas of ELA Reading, Mathematics and Social Studies.  If your child is tardy or absent on a test day, he or she will have to make- up the missed part of the test on a scheduled date.  Keep the copy of the calendar handy.

It is not a timed test; therefore, students are encouraged to complete and review and reread the test questions. Daily, your child should get a peaceful night’s rest and eat a balanced breakfast.  Secondly, please keep in mind the schedule as you plan doctor appointments or other engagements. Lastly, you may notice a decrease in homework assignments and some classroom assignments. Typically, there is no homework on the night of a standardized test.

We need your help!  On the calendar are the types of food we will need. The count is 25.  If possible, try to have the snacks in one day prior to the scheduled date, if possible.  Avoid popcorn, as well as chocolate, nuts or tree nuts. All food must be labeled or store bought. Sample list is below. If you are able to send in a snack, send a note or email as soon as possible, subject line, MSTEP snacks along with the date.

Suggestions:

Breakfast- Fruit, cereal, bagels (cream cheese), yogurt, or a protein

Beverage- milk, 100% juice boxes or small bottle water                              Students should bring a resuable water bottle too. (No refills during the test.)

Healthy snack- sandwich crackers, fruit, pretzels, or yogurt

Gum- sugar-free, spearmint types (as needed) or peppermints

Packaged treats- Individually wrapped snacks (especially one needed for make up and snacks)                    Paper products- bowls, napkins and spoons

Gratefully,

Avery V. Hubbard

• Try to avoid appointments on these days.
• Get a peaceful night's rest for the next few weeks. (8- 10 hours of sleep)
• Come to school ready to try and learn.

These are the calendar dates for MSTEP