Overview
After reading a biography, students will create a newsletter report
about the subject of the biography. The report will include five
paragraphs and a list of interesting additional facts. Students will
also scan/transfer, and/or cut and paste graphics/photos related to
the biography.
Concepts
- Students use word processor to create, revise, and edit the
report.
- Students use graphics to enhance the report.
- Students use scanner to copy a photo of the subject of the
biography.
Indicators
- Students will publish a class booklet of the biography
newsletters.
Precomputer
- Students will select and read a biography of their choice.
While reading, they will write response logs focusing on the
following areas in the person’s life: early life,
problems/obstacles, career decision, major accomplishments, later
life, a list of interesting additional facts.
On the computer
- Students will use word processing to write their paper in the
five paragraphs and a list.
- Students will use Helvetica or Chicago Font, 12 point
size.
- Students will revise, edit, and use spell-check before
completing the draft of the report.
- Students will print a copy of their work completed to this
point to share in peer editing groups.
- Students will complete revisions to the report.
- Students will follow the directions for Creating a
Newsletter.
Postcomputer
- Share biography newsletters and publish in a class book.
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