Writing Guidelines
Patty McVeigh/gw
Biographical Essay
How to organize:
Paragraph 1 – Intro
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Who it is
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Why you chose him/her (how/why are they important to you)
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What do you hope to learn from this person?
Paragraph 2 – Background on person
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Where born, lived, childhood
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Include quotes/story, any event or situation that stands out in
their background
Paragraph 3 – Show how this person is special
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A big story or some quotes from that person or about that person
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Your reflections
 What you think about what this person has done or is doing
Paragraph 4 – Favorite memory/experience
A topic, story, quote
Paragraph 5 – Conclusion
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What have you learned from this person?
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How will they affect your life?
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How do they influence others?