Who am I?? A biography game By Mrs. Dembowski Copyright 2009
Rules of the game... Each team will have players take turns answering questions. The team mates can help the person answering the question. There will be 3 clues given…each with a point value (1st clue = 3 points, 2nd clue = 2 points and last clue = 1 point) **Mystery person slides are worth 10 points each. Your objective…to try to figure out who the person is by using the fewest number of clues. Teams do not lose points by getting a wrong answer. The only way to lose points is by 1)goofing around or 2)unsportsman-like conduct. Ten points can be lost if one or more of those would occur. The team with the most points at the end of the game wins.
WHO AM I? CLUE 1: He was President of the U.S. during the civil war. CLUE 2: He freed the slaves. CLUE 3: He was assassinated in ANSWER: Abraham Lincoln
WHO AM I? CLUE 1: He was a minister and Civil Rights leader Clue 2: Famous speech, “I have a dream…” Clue 3: He was assassinated in Answer: Martin Luther King, Jr.
WHO AM I? CLUE 1: She was unable to see or hear. CLUE 2: She wrote many books in Braille. CLUE 3: Her teacher was Ann Sullivan. Answer: Helen Keller
WHO AM I? CLUE 1: She was married to a president of the U.S. (who was president during the Great Depression) CLUE 2: She was a leader in the Civil Rights Movement CLUE 3: Her initials are E.R. Answer: Eleanor Roosevelt
MYSTERY PERSON This scientist was considered one of the greatest geniuses of the 20th century. Who is he?
MYSTERY PERSON In 1932, she flew solo across the Atlantic - the first woman to do so. Who is she?
WHO AM I? CLUE 1: He lead our soldiers during the Revolutionary War. CLUE 2: He was our 1st president. CLUE 3: His home is Mt. Vernon. Answer: George Washington
WHO AM I? CLUE 1: She wrote about pioneer life. CLUE 2: She wrote Little House on the Prairie. CLUE 3: Her father called her Half-pint. Answer: Laura Ingalls Wilder
WHO AM I? CLUE 1: He was the third president of the U.S. CLUE 2: He wrote the Bill of Rights. CLUE 3: His initials are T.J. Answer: Thomas Jefferson
WHO AM I? CLUE 1: Her books have wizards in them. CLUE 2: Her books have been made into movies. CLUE 3: Her most famous character is Harry Potter. Answer: J.K.Rowling
MYSTERY PERSON This famous African-American woman helped hundreds of slaves escape to freedom. Who is she?
MYSTERY PERSON His ships were the Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria. Who is he?
WHO AM I? She was a Native American who became friends with the settlers at Jamestown. She saved Captain John Smith’s life. Disney made a movie about her. Answer: Pocahontas
WHO AM I? CLUE 1: He was one of England’s greatest playwrights. CLUE 2: He wrote MacBeth and Romeo and Juliet. CLUE 3: His initials are W.S. Answer: William Shakespeare
WHO AM I? CLUE 1: His father was also president of the U.S. CLUE 2: He was our president from CLUE 3: His initials are G.W.B. Answer: George W. Bush
WHO AM I? He started his football career as a quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons. He now plays for the Minnesota Vikings. He is a 3 time MVP. Answer: Brett Favre
WHO AM I (fictional character)? CLUE 1: He is a famous cartoon dog. CLUE 2: Charles Schulz drew him. CLUE 3: His owner was Charlie Brown. Answer: Snoopy
WHO AM I(fictional character)? CLUE 1: This book character works to become a wizard. CLUE 2: He was written by J.K. Rowling. CLUE 3: His initials are H.P. Answer: Harry Potter
Now let’s see who our winner is…