Research Paper ‘A 5 paragraph essay on your hero’

Introduction Starts with an attention grabber (choose 1): Asks a question Tells a story Uses Attention grabbing language Sets a scene for the reader

Introduction Focus the essay by telling about the person. 1-2 sentences telling who they are and a little bit about them. The reason they are famous or a big accomplishment would be a suggestion.

Introduction Inform the reader about your connection. 1-2 sentences explaining to the reader why this person is significant in your personal life.

Body Paragraph 1 Birth and Childhood Tells where this person was born. Tells when this person was born. Provides details to support these statements.

Body Paragraph 1 Birth and Childhood Tells when this person was born. Provides details to support this statement.

Body Paragraph Birth and Childhood Tells where they grew up as a child. Provides information about anything significant that happened to them during their childhood.

Body Paragraph 2 Adult Life Tells if they attend high school or college and where.

Body Paragraph 2 Adult Life Tells what they did/are doing for a living. (job?) Provides a written/explained timeline of their jobs. Explains their road to ‘success’.

Body Paragraph 3 Fame Tell what did this person did to become famous. Provides details about their ‘raise to fame’.

Body Paragraph 3 Fame Tells how they have impacted the lives of other’s. Provides specific details when available.

Conclusion Paragraph Introduces one new or unusual fact.

Conclusion Reminds the reader why you chose to write about this person.

KWL Questions Discuss the answers to the KWL questions in the paragraph the information best fits into.