Teacher: Mr. Allsop
Grade 5

 
  Mr. Allsop's fifth-graders produced digital stories on influential people who inspire them personally. Working in teams, the students researched their subjects and wrote biographical scripts based on their findings. To complete their presentations, the students recorded their narratives and used software to add images, music, titles, and effects.

To view the digital stories, click the images below.
 
   
         
  Our Inspiration: Sister Souljah
by Kaylen, Alondra, Ronnesha
  Tyra Banks
by Amber, Fathema, Miosoti
  The History of Wes Craven
by Phillip, Steven, Charlie
  Beyonce Biography
by Sugeiry, Mary, Tifereth, Angel
  Extraordinary Oprah
by Gregg, Josh, Emilia, Debra
 
         
  The Amazing Thomas Edison
by Isamar, Kimberly, Madeko
  The Great Escape Artist: Harry Houdini 1874-1926
by Sonny, Thomas, Brian
  King of Cool: Will Smith
by John, William, Azalea
  The Story of Zac Efron
by Joshua, Usman, Shakir
  Dizzy Gillespie's Biography
by Dariel, Noah, Etnar

 

Influential People
PS 129
New York City Department of Education
Bronx, New York

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