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2. Planning

Create a plan

 Your biography will need to have a ‘thesis statement’.

 A thesis statement describe your point of view and note supporting

evidence.

 For example:

o Obama’s drive and will succeed came from his supportive family.

Throughout his life it was his grandmother who encouraged him

to work hard and follow his dreams.

 A thesis statement is needed at the beginning of an essay as it:

o helps you to better organize and develop your point of view

o provides your reader with a overview of your point of view.

 Work out from your notes what are the key points you want to include

about his/her life.

 Order them in a structured was eg by date order, or by order of impact

etc.

 Ensure to end with a conclusion reinforcing your thesis statement.

3. Writing

Start Writing

 You'll want to start off with great first sentence, Obama was born in xx

and went to school at xxx is not going to interest your readers.

 Remember to use descriptive words.

 Add insight to your paragraphs and don’t just note down events.

4. Editing

Edit your work

Use the checklist! See

and-editing-checklist-for-kids/

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