After reading a list of forty-four different artists, students were able to choose one artist they would like to research. (Students will have time in class to do the research.) Doing the research will enable students to create a PowerPoint Presentation and a narrative biography. (Both of which they will have time to work on in class.)
The narrative biography will be due on April 11th. I always expect students to incorporate the Six Traits of Writing into their essays/drafts. Beyond the Six Traits, things that I am looking for in a good narrative biography include: story telling elements, pictures, and a citation page. A narrative biography should sound more like an E! True Hollywood Story than an encyclopedia entry.
Emphasis on the narrative piece in the biography is important because it will make PowerPoint Presentations stronger. If their writing has a story-like feel, then their PowerPoint Presentations will have a conversational quality. The PowerPoint should also include pictures and a works cited page.
To do well on both parts of the assignment, students should do the following:
- Consult the Informative Rubric (Six Traits)
- Tell a story – Do not just give facts
- Include pictures of the artist and the art
- Include at least three credible sources
- Include a citation page.
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