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Biographies - Trimester 2

**__During this unit we will work on the follow skills in reading and writing__****:** 
 * Gather information from electronic and print sources.
 * Read information for specific purposes.
 * Identify main ideas and supporting details.
 * Support topics with important facts and interesting details.
 * Organize informaiton using graphic organizers, timelines, and venn diagrams.
 * Organize and develop facts and details in a way that helps readers learn about topics.
 * Retell information in own words.

As the culmination of this unit, all third grade classes will be hosting a **Wax Museum on March 19th from 2:00-3:00 ** . The Wax Museum is a collection of visual displays where students, dressed as famous individuals, stand at attention while visitors walk around and tour exhibits illustrating the life of the person represented. For this activity, you will choose a person to portray. In selecting the person, you will need to find someone of historical significance; someone who has been successful in their goals and dreams; or someone who represents the “best” of people and the world. In the next few weeks you will use print and electronic resources to find out more about the person.

All of the work for this project will be done at school, except the planning what you will wear on the day of the Museum. You need to start thinking with your child about what s/he will plan to wear; what props s/he will need; and a pose that will be appropriate for the character.