Biography of a Saint

Fourth Grade October Book Report

Biography of a Saint:

This page is designed o help you research the Saint you have chosen.

Your Task:

1.      You will research a particular saint and write a research paper on this saint.  This paper will be at least 5 paragraphs, and can be typed or written (cursive).  You should find and copy a picture of your saint or you may draw a picture.

2.      Here are the requirements for your report:

Paragraph 1:

Give the name of your saint, the feast day, what the saint is patron of, and the years he or she lived in.  Make sure to use complete sentences.

Paragraph 2:

Tell what you can about the early years; childhood to young adulthood.

Paragraph 3:

Tell about the later years; adulthood to the death of your saint.

Paragraph 4:

Tell how old your saint was when he or she died and how they died.

Paragraph 5:

Tell why you chose this saint.  Give three interesting facts about your saint.

Websites on Saints:

Alphabet of Saints: http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/patron02.htm

Biographies of Saints: http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/patron02.htm

Other Resources:

You can also use the following resources in your research: books, bible, and other resources.

Due Date:  October 20, 2010