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3rd Marking Period Extra Credit
Authors
Research a famous author. This can include literature and children’s authors.
Step 1: write an informative piece about the author. You must include at least three paragraphs, with a title and a topic sentence. Remember, you cannot copy word for word. Include a list of sources where you found the information. Spelling, Grammar and structure count!
- Where was he/she born?
- What was his/her childhood like?
- Where did he/ she go to school?
- Why did he /she become an author?
- Look for interesting facts about your author!
Step 2: Create a poster highlighting your author to be displayed! Creativity, Neatness, Spelling and Grammar are all important!
- You MUST include a photograph of your author.
- Include creative ways to share the works of your author!
- Share 3 interesting facts about your author on your poster!
- Include their birth and death dates.
- There should be little to NO white space on your poster!
Name:__________________________________________
Due Date: _________________________________