Black History Doll and I Am Poem

Black History Doll and I Am Poem

Student Name ______Historical Figure’s Name ______

Objective: Students will research the life of a prominent historical figure in honor of Black History Month; construct and present a poem on his/her life, and design a doll to resemble the figure.

CA State Standard Met: 8.4 Students analyze the aspirations and ideals of the people of the new nation.

SLEs Met: 1-Become a Well-Rounded Individual; 2-Communicate;

5-Possess Personal Autonomy; 6-Problem-Solve

Directions:

1. Research your assigned figure, and bring in the information.

2. Take the blank doll figure home and decorate it. You may ask your relatives to help you decorate it.

3. See deadlines and details below within the actual rubric

4. Present the poem and doll orally.

Category / Grade
A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0
Poem’s Structure
-It follows the poem format / 4…3…2…1…0
Language Mechanics
-Spelling, grammar, capitalization, punctuation / 4…3…2…1…0
Doll
-Figures resembles the person or contains physical attributes reflective of that person’s life
-Much effort was placed into the outfit / 4…3…2…1…0
Poem Reading
(Speaks loudly and clearly, makes eye contact with audience, shows proper posture) / 4…3…2…1…0
Deadlines are Met
-Printed out internet research or a library book is due Mon., 1/14
-1st draft of poem is due no later than Wed., 1/17
-Doll is due Tues., 1/22
-Final poem draft is due on Wed., 1/23 / 4…3…2…1…0

Final Grade ______

Name and #

Date (*due date of final draft)

Social Studies

First and Last names“I am” Poem

I am (two special characteristics about person).

I wonder (list two ideas for each that are relevant to your person).

I hear(list two ideas for each that are relevant to your person).

I see (list two ideas for each that are relevant to your person).

I want(list two ideas for each that are relevant to your person).

I am (first line of the poem repeated).

I pretend(list two ideas for each that are relevant to your person).

I feel(list two ideas for each that are relevant to your person).

I touch(list two ideas for each that are relevant to your person).

I cry(list two ideas for each that are relevant to your person).

I am (first line of poem repeated).

I understand(list two ideas for each that are relevant to your person).

I say (list two ideas for each that are relevant to your person).

I dream (list two ideas for each that are relevant to your person).

I try (list two ideas for each that are relevant to your person).

I am (first line of poem repeated).

Insert picture of your person and center it.

Write the years of birth and death underneath it.

1825-1901

*Please note: directions have been italicized.