Third Grade Saint Project - Our Lady Guadalupe Catholic School

Third Grade Saint Project

Student Name: ___________________________

Saint Name: _____________________________

Report Due: Day of your presentation. Presentations begin Tuesday, November 19th.

*Costumes needed for all third graders on Thursday, November 14th - All school mass

Goal: To research and learn about a saint, and present what you learn to the class.

The Research: In honor of All Saints Day (November 1st), each third grader will choose one saint to research. Students will spend some class time researching and reading about their saint; however, most of the research will need to be done at home. To help in the research process, the students may use a graphic organizer [See attached]. The graphic organizer is optional and does not need to be turned in.

The Poster: As a way of enhancing the presentation, each student will create a poster (see attached for example). The poster is a way for students to record their research and refer to when they give their presentation. The presentation poster will need to be completed at home and brought to school on the day of their presentation.

Students may use any size or color poster board. If needed, I can supply color butcher paper for students. Please let me know if you need.

Realizing that many saint websites and reading material are at a higher reading level, students are reminded to put ideas into their own words (as

they understand them). Please help your child summarize their reading and put the information into their own words.

Students may hand write or type the information on the poster. Legibility is key!

The following information must be included on the poster: Student name Saint name Picture or drawing of saint Feast date A minimum of 5 facts about the saint (At least one sentence for each fact). A memorable story from the saint's life (At least 5 sentences). Why you admire your saint (At least 2 sentences). A question you would ask the saint if you could meet him/her (At least one question).

The Presentation: Students will dress up as their saint and give an oral report to the class. Please help your child create a costume to represent their saint. Although encouraged, students do not have to be in full costume. A staff, headpiece, beard, robe, etc. will be just fine. Be creative!

Students will change into their costumes at school on the day of their presentation. Presentations will begin on Tuesday, November 19th and end Thursday, November 21st. See Presentation Assignments (attached) to determine which day your child will give their oral report.

Students will have their poster to refer to during the presentation. They will share all the information on the poster and any additional information about their saint that they would like.

As an option, students may show other visuals of their saint during their presentation (ie. Saint prayer card, medal, statue, etc.).

As an option, students may speak in the first person (ie. "My name is Saint Lawrence O'Toole. I was born in Ireland in 1128.")

As an option, students may use note cards during their presentation.

Please help your child practice giving the presentation at home.

3rd Grade Mass: The third grade class will be leading the all-school mass on Thursday, November 14th. We will be celebrating the Saints on this day. They will be dressed as their saint during the mass. All students will need to bring their costume on Thursday, November 14th. Parents and families are welcome to attend the mass at 9:00am.

Scoring and Rubrics: Students will receive two grades for this project: One for the poster and one for the presentation. The poster and presentation will be scored using score sheets. See Score Sheets (attached) to help guide your project.

Final Thoughts: If, during the research process, your child would like to change saints, please let me know A.S.A.P. and I will make sure another student hasn't already chosen that saint. The students will enjoy learning about different saints. Have fun!

Attachments: Presentation Assignments Example Poster Poster Score Sheet Presentation Score Sheet Saint Graphic Organizer

Presentation Assignments

Tuesday, November 19th

Starts @ 10:45am

Starts @ 2:00pm

Wyatt

Audrey

Kaitlyn

Marc

Sophia

Rachel Ann

Matteo

Marina

Wednesday, November 20th Starts @ 12:45am Miles Raquel Josephine Cooper H.

Thursday, November 21st

Starts @ 10:45am

Starts @ 2:00pm

Henry

Weston

Jude

Andrew

Hudson

Chloe

Cooper C.

Brody

Field trip to Saint Joseph's Residence on Friday, November 22nd. *Third graders will be in saint costume on the field trip.*

Example Poster

(Please use poster board or butcher paper)

Feast Day: March 21st

A Memorable Story As a young man, St. Benedict left

Rome and went looking for a place to

be closer to God.

For three years Benedict

lived in solitude in a cave.

In the cave, he lived a

life of fasting and prayer.

Being

such a holy person, the local people would

seek him out.

They desired that he pass on the message

of Christ to them during a time in history that

was greatly in need of the Gospel.

Facts: 1. St. Benedict was born in Italy in 480. 2. St. Benedict came from a rich family. 3. St. Benedict is the patron saint of

Europe, kidney disease, and students. 4. St. Benedict built his best-known

monastery in Monte Cassino. 5. St. Benedict and his monks helped

people in many ways. He taught people to read, write, and farm.

Why I admire St. Benedict: I admire St. Benedict because he lived in a mountain cave just to be closer to

God. He turned away from sins and lived a very holy life. He is a great role model for everyone.

Question: What was it like to live in a cave for three years? Did you ever get lonely?

By: Ms. Savio

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