Biography Checklist—Middle and High School
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My biography has a theme that reflects what is important and interesting about the person I am writing about. |
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My biography is organized around the theme. |
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My biography has an introduction and a conclusion that emphasize the theme. |
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I include events, people, and accomplishments that illustrate the theme. |
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I draw logical conclusions about the person’s impact on others. |
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I use language that engages the reader. |
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I use transitions to connect ideas. |
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I use a variety of sentence and paragraph structures to enhance my biography’s meaning. |
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I use and correctly cite a variety of reliable sources. |
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I include graphics, such as photos, drawings, and documents, to enhance my biography’s meaning. |
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I use a variety of literary techniques, such as realistic but imagined conversations and letters, to tell the story of my person. |
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I proofread my biography for conventions. |
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