Assignment
To research a person or group which has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Then, to create a poster about the inductee. Finally, to present the information to the class.
Requirements
- A Poster (no smaller than 24"x36")
- Artist's FULL Name
- A picture of the Performer
- A time line with the important dates of the Inductee's life and career linking them to important events in the world
- Five paragraph written report on the inductee organized as follows:
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- Introduction
- Early Life
- Career
- Impact of their music/connection to society
- Conclusion
- Two of the following:
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- family tree or history
- hand-drawing of record/CD cover
- list of top recordings of the artist
- full lyrics of a song
- original poem about the artist
- four trivia questions with answers under flap
- your choice (with teacher approval)
Web Sites
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
- All Music Guide
- Ultimate Band List
- American Music Archives
- Oldies Music Artists
- Yahoo - Entertainment - Music - Artists Very comprehensive, easy to use directory.
Subscription Databases
OneSearch |
(Outside the Library OPLIN databases require an Ohio public library card for access.) |
Other Library Resources
2nd floor reference desk:
- Fred L. Worth's "Rock Facts: The Ultimate Book of Rock and Roll Trivia"
- Norm N. Nite's 3 Volume series, "Rock On: The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock and Roll