Life of a Famous Missourian

published on: 2/28/2003

Contributing Teacher(s): Jennee Barnes, Susanne McCrea

Subject Area: Social Studies/MO History

Grade Range: Upper Elementary (4-5)

Materials Needed:

  • Pencils
  • computer access
  • performance event packet containing the prompt, student response sheets, guided outline for student writing

Process Standards:

  • Goal 1.4 use technological tools and other resources to locate, select and organize information
  • Goal 1.8 organize data, information and ideas into useful forms (including charts, graphs, outlines)
  • Goal 2.1 plan and make written, oral and visual presentations for a variety of purposes and audiences

Content Standards:

  • Communication Arts 1. Speaking and writing standard English (including grammar, usage, punctuation, spelling, ...)
  • Communication Arts 3. Reading and evaluating nonfiction works and material (such as biographies, newspap...)
  • Communication Arts 4. Writing formally (such as reports, narratives, essays) and informally (such as outlines, notes)

    Time Allowance: 4-5 50-minute class periods

    Description: Students research and write about a Missourian who has impacted Missouri history--writing, performance event, technology

    Classroom Component: This performance event requires that each student research the following information about a Famous Missourian chosen:

      • Date of birth and death
      • Where in Missouri he/she lived
      • What type of education he/she received
      • What occupation he/she did for a living
      • Challenges he/she faced
      • What made he/she famous
      • Age and reason for death
    Instruction for Administration: Distribute the performance event packet to each student. Review pages in the following order: 1) student prompt sheet 2) guided outline for student writing 3) student response sheets/research, rough draft, final copy 4) event scoring guide. Schedule computer lab time in order for each child to research and publish.

    Pre-assessment Instruction: Prior to completing this event, students should be able to use electronic as well as written resources to gather information. They will need to have a working knowledge of the writing process. If student chooses to publish final copy via the computer, he or she must be able to perform fluent keyboarding skills.

     

    The Life of a Famous Missourian

    Student Prompt

    There are many famous people who have come from Missouri. The Governor of Missouri has asked the King City Fourth Grade to present a Wax Museum of Famous Missourians, for one day, at the capitol in Jefferson City.

    It is your task to choose a famous Missourian and research their life. You can find your information using the Internet, encyclopedias (electronic or standard), and other written documents. The report must contain the following information about the famous Missourian:

    • Date of birth and death
    • Where in Missouri he/she lived
    • What type of education he/she received
    • What made he/she famous

    First, gather you information on the Student Response Sheets provided. Afterwards, using the attached outline as a writing guide, put your information together and write a report about your chosen Missourian.

     Student Response Sheet #1 Research _________________ Famous Missourian

    Helpful Research Sites:

    www.house.state.mo.us/famous/famous.htm

    www.yahooligans.com

    www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/scrapfamousmmr.html

    Date of Birth

    		  

    Date of Death

    		  

    Where in Missouri he/she lived:

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    What type of education he/she received:

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    What occupation he/she did for a living:

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    Challenges he/she faced:

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    What made them famous:

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    Age and reason for death:

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    Student Response Sheet #2

    Rough Draft

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     4 3 2 1 0 Research Components Found Content Follows Outline
    Student shows evidence of all 4 components found in student prompt. Student shows evidence of 3 components found in student prompt. Student shows evidence of 2 components found in student prompt. Student shows evidence of 1 component found in student prompt. No Response
    Student shows a clear understanding of all 4 components. Student shows a clear understanding of 3 components. Student shows a clear understanding of 2 components. Student shows a clear understanding of 1 component. No Response
    Student''s written work follows the guided outline in all three areas in correct order. Student''s written work follows the guided outline in all three areas but lacks correct order. Student''s written work follows the guided outline in le

    For additional information contact :
    Jennee Barnes
    King City Elem.
    King City R-I
    (660) 535-4712
    EMAIL:     jbarnes@kingcity.k12.mo.us

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