Writing a GREAT Biography

Mae Jemison - Astronaut

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Mae Jemison: Space Star

• Sample Paper

What’s in a GREAT Biography?• A first sentence that grabs the readers

attention• Explains whom the biography is about and

what that person is known for• Provides information about the persons

childhood• Provides information about the persons

education to show as an example of how he/she worked hard to achieve goals

• Gives examples of accomplishments• A conclusion that lets the reader know why

this person is important to know about.