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Biography/Autobiography Book Report

For Teachers 8th - 10th
In this book report worksheet, students select a biography or autobiography to read and then use the activities on the worksheet to complete a book report.
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Oral Reports through 'Personality Bags'

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Pupils prepare an oral book report on a biography they have read. They bring in a bag of objects they associate with the report's subject and use them as props for the report.
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Life and Times, Developing a Chronology

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers review the career and life of Ernie Pyle as an example of a biography in context. They consider how a chronology maps out the events in the life of an individual in the context of other events that were occurring at the...
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Finders Keepers

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners explore the career of beekeeping. In this careers lesson, students examine the importance of the beekeeping industry. Learners read stories about beekeepers and write comparisons. Students write a report on beekeepers and the...
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African-American Musicians

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students research three African-American musicians and compose a report based upon their research in this Music Appreciation lesson for the middle level classroom. The lesson could be adapted for various student levels and abilities.
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Research Paper

For Teachers 11th
An outline for a research paper assignment lists the expectations, grading rubric, and due dates for an extended research writing project.