1.  starter activity Work in pairs and write down a list of questions you would try to answer in your obituary. How can I write a successful obituary about my entrepreneur?

2. Possible questions What sort of childhood did he have? What sort of childhood did he have? Where did he get his idea for his business from? Where did he get his idea for his business from? What did he do that was so original and helped the business be successful? What did he do that was so original and helped the business be successful? What other factors helped the business grow? What other factors helped the business grow? Did he do anything to help his workers? Did he do anything to help his workers? What is he most remembered for today? What is he most remembered for today?

3. How can we plan & write an obituary on our entrepreneurs? Aims To read an obituary and identify the identify the style and content of this type of writing To plan and write an obituary on an entrepreneur of this period

4.  Your task Read the obituary your teacher gives you. What sorts of things does the author talk about? Where do you think the author gets the information from? What style or ‘register’ does the author use?

5. RedAmberGreen Limited number of facts about the entrepreneur's key achievements e.g. dates and most important inventions Mentions events earlier in the entrepreneur’s life that may have influenced his later achievements. Discusses a range of key achievements. Evidence of writing in appropriate style. Explains how earlier events influenced achievements in later life. Explains what was unique about the entrepreneur’s achievements. Provides evidence of independent research, e.g. information drawn from a variety of sources, well-chosen images etc. Uses appropriate register (style).

6. Further hints! Use the grid to help you develop your writing Use the grid to help you develop your writing Use the template on the Study history website if you want extra help Use the template on the Study history website if you want extra help Use the ‘weblinks’ links and examples of previous students’ work again on the website Use the ‘weblinks’ links and examples of previous students’ work again on the website Assessment grid

7. Plenary Plenary Listen to examples of students’ work. What are there strengths and their areas for development?