Puppet Biography Book Report

Read a biography of someone who interests you.

For this project you will create a puppet of the subject of your biography.  You will present this person's life through the puppet.

Part One:  Read the book.  Take notes about this person's life that will both inform and inspire your audience.  When you present your puppet, you will speak in the first-person, as if the puppet is really speaking.  So you will use the "I" word.  "I was born in 1898 in a small town in Minnesota...I am most known for..."

*****Use note cards to help you during your presentation, but you should memorize most of your report.

Checklist:

1. _____When introducing your subject, include the title of the book and the  author.  Then slip into the first-person.
2. ______Your introduction should include you/your subject's date of birth, birthplace, relevant family  history, and what you/your subject is most known for.
3. ______Begin to tell us about your life3.  Give the audience more fascinating facts about why you are famous.
4. ______Tell us about the personal characteristics that helped you succeed.
5. ______Conclude by telling us about the end of your life and death.  How do you hope that people will remember you?
6. ______Now "leave your character" and tell us why you, the student, admire your subject.  Be ready for questions and comments.
   

Part Two:  Puppet Construction

1. Use as many materials from home as you can to construct your puppet.
2. Have your puppet hold something that represents your subject.  For example, Babe Ruth could hold a baseball and bat.

Part Three:  Oral Presentation

1. Prepare a five-minute oral report.  memorize as much as possible, but please use note cards to help you along.
2. Speak in the fir-person as if you were the subject.
3. Use your puppet creatively, so it doesn't sit there.
4. Have fun!

Rubric:

1. ______I prepared a fascinating, fact-filled presentation.
2. ______I spoke with a  loud, clear voice and had eye contact with the audience.
3. ______I put effort into creating my puppet and used it creatively during the presentation.
4. ______I really knew my character and memorized most of my report.
5. ______I listened attentively during other presentations.