Choose one of the young adult authors from the list below to do your author study.
You will present your author and your findings to the class in a Power Point presentation.
Your presentation will include the following:
- 3 Facts about the author’s life
- Titles and plot summary of at least 3 of your author’s books
- Awards your author has won
Authors and Links to sites that provide biographies and book information:
Avi http://www.avi-writer.com/
Christopher Curtis http://www.randomhouse.com/features/christopherpaulcurtis/christophercurtis.htm
Kate DeCamillo http://www.katedicamillo.com/about.html
Roald Dahl http://www.roalddahl.com/
Will Hobbs http://www.willhobbsauthor.com/
Lois Lowry http://www.loislowry.com/
Donna Jo Napolihttp://www.donnajonapoli.com/
Phyllis Naylor
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/tnc/mtai/naylor.html
http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/askauthor/Naylor.html
Gary Paulsen
http://www.randomhouse.com/features/garypaulsen/
Louis Sachar http://www.louissachar.com/
Jerry Spinelli http://www.jerryspinelli.com/newbery_001.htm
Jane Yolen http://www.janeyolen.com/
JK Rowling http://www.jkrowling.com/en/thankyou.cfm
Philip Pullmanhttp://www.philip-pullman.com/about_the_author.asp
Assessment:
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Unsatisfactory
1 |
Needs Improvement
2 |
Accomplished
3 |
Outstanding
4 |
Score
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Following Directions
(individual grade)
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I did not follow the directions as outlined so I did not know what to do and needed help. |
I followed the directions as outlined but I had to be reminded to stay on task. |
I followed the directions as outlined and stayed on task. |
I followed all of the directions as outlined and also helped other students in my group who didn't know what to do. |
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Use of Resources
(individual grade)
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I rarely used or referred to the resources that were provided throughout the project. |
I used and referred to some of the resources provided throughout this project with help from others. |
I used and referred to the resources provided throughout this project with some help from others. |
I used and referred to the resources provided throughout this project independently. |
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Report |
I did not complete the report |
I completed report, but it was late and contained errors. |
I completed the report, but there were many typographical and or spelling errors. |
I completed the report, and there were few if any errors. |
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Overall Grade: |
Overall Score: |
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