Elvis has left the building

Kiah recently had a school project.  She had to do a biographical report.  With the report she also had to make a bottle doll that depicted the person you were reporting on.  Kiah chose Elvis.

I was so impressed with her writing.  She thinks she can't write very well, but I think she does a great job for a 5th grader.  And her teachers always think she does a great job as well.

 Here is her report

One for the money,

Two for the show,

Three to get ready,

Now Go Cat Go!

     Elvis Presley is the King of Rock n’ Roll. It is no surprise with catchy beats and lyrics like those above. He is known around the world and is still loved today even though he died almost 40 years ago. Elvis Presley was and is a true “Hunka, hunka burnin’ love.”           

      Elvis was born January 8, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi in his two room house. He had a twin, but he died at birth. Elvis was born into a very poor family. Mrs. Presley was very protective of Elvis because she didn’t want to lose another son. That’s why for his 11^th birthday he got a guitar instead of a rifle. Elvis was a very shy, religious kid that loved music. Elvis was also the teacher’s pet. He liked to read too.

      His first hit song was That’s Alright (Mama). Elvis became known for his “black” music, wild dance moves, and unique style. This made him popular with the girls, not the parents. He won his first Grammy award in 1966. He had more than 100 platinum or gold records. He was in 31 movies and had multiple TV appearances.

       He died August 16, 1977 because of a heart attack. His legacy is he recorded more than 600 songs, but did not write any of them. Many of his songs are used in movies today. Every year for his birthday people come to Graceland to see his grave. People also take tours of Graceland. Thousands of people impersonate Elvis still, today.    

Thank you, thank you very much.

Elvis has left the building.

We were lucky enough to live so close to Memphis.  Just a few miles from Graceland.  And we went to church with one of the nicest ladies that happens to work there.  So we got a little bit of info from her.  And I was actually able to go to Tupelo, MS and see Elvis' house as a child.  (Annalise's allergist was in Tupelo) So I showed Kiah the pictures we took there. 

She and I worked on the doll together.  I think it turned out pretty cute.