Drawing, title of book, author and student name / Points earned:
0 5 10 15
Page one:
Date/location person was born
Describe early life; keys to success; preparing for future / 0 5 10 15
Page Two:
Work; why it’s important / 0 5 10 15
Page Three:
What should we know?
Most impressive thing; How do we benefit today? / 0 5 10 15
Page four:
How did they inspire you?
In what ways would you want to be like him/her? / 0 5 10 15
Pop Bottle:
Size; likeness; labeled with character’s name; student name on bottom / 0 5 10 15
The written report goes above and beyond the basic questions about the chosen person. Writing is detailed, interesting, and thorough. / 5
The bottle representing the chosen character is very detailed and creative. Student used a variety of materials to create an attractive, recognizable model. / 5
Total Points (Grade):
Biography “Pop Stars” Book Report Grading Rubric
Mrs. Suggs - 6th grade Reading
DUE: Monday, March 5th
Name ______#_____ Date ______
Chosen Person______
This project will be recorded as a major grade in Reading for the 3rd nine weeks grading period. Students will also receive a minor grade that corresponds to the A.R. test they take after reading the biography.
**Please attach this rubric to your report for use in grading.**
Biography “Pop Stars” Book Report
Mrs. Suggs - 6th grade Reading
DUE: Monday, March 5th
Chose and read a biography about a person that interests you. The book must be on or near your reading level. In addition to writing a report on this book, you must decorate a 2-liter soda bottle to represent your character. Use this sheet as a guideline for the information you need to gather during your reading. AFTER you have read, if you find that the biography did not contain some of this information, please look it up online or in another book to complete your report. Record any additional sources at the bottom of your cover page.
- Cover page:
Include a drawing or photo of your character, the title of the biography, the author of the biography, and your name. If you used any additional sources, list them at the bottom of this page.
- Page One:
Tell the date and place where your character was born and raised. Describe the early life of your character. Tell about what kind of person he or she was. What was it about your character that helped him/her 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?
- Page two:
Tell about the work your character did. Tell why his or her contribution was important; why the work was important. Did he or she invent something or teach others? How did he or she change the world?
- Page three:
What should we all know about your character? What lasting effects did your character have on the lives of others? How do we benefit today from him or her? What do you think was the most impressive thing about your character?
- Page four:
Tell how your character has inspired you. In what ways would you like to be like him or her?
**Each page does not have to be completely filled with words. The separate pages are just for organization & grading purposes. Write as much as you need on each page to cover the information in complete sentences/paragraph form.**
Your complete project should contain a 5 page written or typed report (including cover page) AND your soda bottle.These must be turned in at the same time.Be creative!!