This scrapbook porject will be the largest book report project yet. The finished scrapbook will be evaluated as a written book report and a major oral communication presentation. Individual assignments generated around the scrapbook will be graded in the area of written communication. Because of its long-term nature and many parts, I wanted to spell out clearly for my students and their parents, the specifics and due dates of the project.

REQUIREMENTS: (except for #3, all scrapbook pages are written and drawn as if by the person the biography scrapbook is focused on)

**AT LEAST ONE PAGE PER PART!

In scrapbook: (in this order)

1. Attractive and titled cover

2. Title Page which includes subject's name, (i.e. Jesse Owens)

3. Dear Reader Letter-written by you describing the project. Mention all the parts of the scrapbook and which is the part you are most proud of, etc. This should be at least two paragraphs.

4. Birth Certificate mounted on another piece of paper and filled out and decorated.

5. News Article about the famous person's contributions to the world. (At least one page)

6. Diary Entry describing something exciting that happened (at least two paragraphs)

7. Letter to You from the Famous Person describing an important life event (at least one page)

8. Either a one page obituary, or if the person is still living, a summary of his or her life up to now.

9. A One or Two Sentence Epitaph in memory or celebration of the famous person (whether the person is still alive or not).

10. Death Certificate mounted on another piece of paper and filled out and decorated. If the person is still living, a Certificate of Achievement.

11. Commemorative Stamp drawn and colored representing the person. The person's name, (Jesse Owens) should be clearly visible. Stamp should be at least 5 X 7 inches.

12,13, & 14. Draw, color, and label at least three important pieces of Memorabilia from the person's life (1 per page), i.e., Jesse Owen's track jersey, or the Olympic medals he won.

In order to receive an "E", the scrapbook must be at least 14 pages long! Each missing part will result in a loss of points.

This project designed and developed by Julia Blumenreich for the fourth grade students at Germantown Academy. Technical assistance and site design furnished by Carol Siwinski, Curricular Technology Specialist for Germantown Academy.

March, 1999