Famous Virginians Report

Bent Mountain Elementary School

10148 Tinsley Lane, Bent Mountain, Virginia 24059
Phone (540) 929-4281 Fax (540) 929-4053

Principal Virginia Sharp

Fall-Spring Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm

Summer Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm

Famous Virginians Report

Standards: Virginia Studies SOLs: 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7b, and 9c

After you are assigned a Famous Virginian, click on their name below. Visit the website links on that page and print out information you think is necessary and important for your report and presentation (this may be done at school as well as on your home computer). You may also use books, encyclopedias, and other websites to gather information. You will need to gather your information from at least three different sources. These sources must be included in a bibliography (see the information under Structure). You will also need to follow the outline as you answer the questions which will help you to gather the necessary information about your Famous Virginian. Do not write on your outline. Your information needs to be written on either separate sheets of paper or 3x5 note cards.

George Washington	L. Douglas Wilder
George Washington	L. Douglas Wilder
George Washington	L. Douglas Wilder
James Madison	Arthur Ashe
James Madison	Arthur Ashe
James Madison	Arthur Ashe
George Mason	Patrick Henry
George Mason	Patrick Henry
George Mason	Patrick Henry

Thomas Jefferson	Harry F. Byrd, Sr.
Thomas Jefferson	Harry F. Byrd, Sr.
Thomas Jefferson	Harry F. Byrd, Sr.
Maggie Walker	Pocahontas

Maggie Walker	Pocahontas
Maggie Walker	Pocahontas
James Monroe	Robert E. Lee

James Monroe

Robert E, Lee

James Monroe	Robert E. Lee
John Smith	Woodrow Wilson

John Smith	Woodrow Wilson
John Smith	Woodrow Wilson

Thomas Jackson	George C. Marshall
Thomas Jackson	George C. Marshall
Thomas Jackson	George C. Marshall
Oliver W. Hill, Sr.	A. Linwood Holton, Jr.
Oliver W. Hill, Sr.	A. Linwood Holton, Jr
Oliver W. Hill, Sr.	A. Linwood Holton, Jr

Assessment

Written Report

**Your written report will be graded using the following criteria:

Neatness - 20 points:

· The informational part of your report must be typed using a 12-point font, such as Times Roman, and 1 inch margins on each side.

Grammar - 30 points:

· Your report must display correct grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure. (HINT: Don't forget to use the Spell and Grammar Check)

Structure - 50 points - Your report must include the following:

1. A cover or title page with the Famous Virginian's name at the top of the page, a large picture of him/her in the middle of the page (drawn or a computer print), and your name at the bottom of the page.

2. The informational pages must contain at least four full paragraphs and follow the information required on the outline.

3. You must include a list of the sources you used to write your report. Your bibliography or reference list must follow the guidelines for works cited:

· Identify all of your sources in an alphabetical list according to the author's last name.

· When a listing is more that one line long, all lines after the first line should be indented.

· If the name of the author is not given in the article or book, begin with the title of the article or book.

· Incorrectly written entries will not be accepted.

Books with more than one author:

Barker, Joyce and George Johnson. Honest Abe. Johnstown PA: Academic Press, 1989

Book with one author:

Caney, Steven. Young Abe Lincoln. New York: Workman Publishing, 1985.

An article in an encyclopedia"

Chapin, Edward, "Lincoln, Abraham." The World Book Encyclopedia. Chicago: Field Enterprises, 1973, vol. 15, pp.104-105.

The Internet:

Graf, Patricia. "What's New in Room 201," http://web54.k12.il/schools/hale/pgraf/default.htm. updated: April, 2000.

Television show/Video

NBC, "The History Channel: Abraham Lincoln," April 12, 2004.

A Magazine Article:

Powell, Bill. "The Story of Babe Ruth." Newsweek. 34: 95-96, 19, July 19, 1990.

Oral Presentation: **Your oral presentation will be given from memory and graded using the following criteria:

Famous Virginians Oral Presentation Grading Rubric

CATEGORY	Excellent 4	Good 3	Satisfactory 2	Needs Improvement 1
Knowledge Gained	Can clearly explain several ways in which his character "saw" things differently than other characters and can clearly explain why.	Can clearly explain several ways in which his character "saw" things differently than other characters.	Can clearly explain one way in which his character "saw" things differently than other characters.	Cannot explain one way in which his character "saw" things differently than other characters.
Historical Accuracy	All historical information appeared to be accurate and in chronological order.	Almost all historical information appeared to be accurate and in chronological order.	Most of the historical information was accurate and in chronological order.	Very little of the historical information was accurate and/or in chronological order.
Required Elements	Student included more information than was required.	Student included all information that was required.	Student included most information that was required.	Student included less information than was required.
Role	Point-of-view, arguments, and solutions proposed were consistently in character.	Point-of-view, arguments, and solutions proposed were often in character.	Point-of-view, arguments, and solutions proposed were sometimes in character.	Point-of-view, arguments, and solutions proposed were rarely in character.
Props/Costume	Student uses several props (could include costume) that accurately fit the period, show considerable work/creativity and make the presentation better.	Student uses 1-2 props that accurately fit the period, and make the presentation better.	Student uses 1-2 props which make the presentation better.	The student uses no props OR the props chosen detract from the presentation.

13 to 16 points = A, 9 to 12 points = B, 5 to 8 points = C, 1 to 4 points = D