Biographical Sketch

Directions:

1.  Ask as many or all the question given. 
2. You may also ask follow up questions to give you clarity.
3. Do not ask questions that required only “Yes” or “no” answers unless you want the interviewee to clarify something.
4. Once you have the information, write your first draft on notebook paper.  It will be helpful to leave (Skip every other line) blank lines to give you room to add information or make changes to the first draft.
5. You will exchange drafts with your partner the following class period to read the sketch you have written.
6. With permission from your partner, you may add or make necessary changes in order to make the biographical sketch as clear as possible seeing that it is representative of who you are.
7. The second draft will then be ready to be written.  Again you may wish leave blank lines for corrections and changes when you work with other partners to peer edit the biographical sketch.
8. After the peer editing process is complete, you will be ready to write an additional draft.
9. This draft will be shared with the partner you originally interviewed.  If he /she have any suggestions for change they are responsible to make those changes know at that time.
10. Final Copy—You will type the biographical sketch using Times New Roman size 12 font and double spacing.
11. 11.  Cover Sheet

i)        Go down three (3) double spaces Biographical Sketch

ii)      One (1) double space for partner name Robin Hood

iii)    Three (3) double spaces teacher’s name Mary Hawkins

iv)    One (1) double space Name of Class  English 11  (or)   Public Speaking 10

v)      Two (2) double spaces for author’s name  The Merry Men

vi)    One (1) double space for Class Period  First Period

1. Page 1—Begin typing your final draft.  (For the biographical sketch, you must have at least one typed page but no more than two.  If you have more than the requirement, you must edit the biographical in order to fit the requirements as specified in the directions.
2. If you have more than one page, it will be necessary to include your last name and page numbers.  Go to insert. Click on Header and chose the one that is on the far right side of the paper that allows you to include your last name and the page number.

Note:  You should have at least five paragraphs. Paragraph 1 introduces the person.  Paragraphs 2-3-4 will highlight three of the most exciting or important things about the person interviewed. Paragraph 5 will conclude and recap on the exciting aspects of his/her life.

Rubric—This and all written assignments will graded using the West Virginia Rubric from the West Virginia State Department of Education.  You will be given the rubric and are expected to keep it for reference throughout the school year.  If you lose it, it will be your responsibility to go to my website and download another one.

Biographical Sketch

 

“Accept me as I am – only then will we discover each other.”
Federico Fellini (1920-1993), Italian director/screenwriter

 

Telling The Story: Interview the person sitting next to you. Feel free to add or skip any questions that you want. Take turns talking, jot down some notes, and prepare to write a biographical sketch about your partner.  Once you have the information required, you will write a one-page typed, double-spaced biography to introduce your partner to our class.

1. What’s your full name? How do you spell that?
2. Who chose your name? Why?
3. Where were you born? Were you the first child? Second? Fifth?
4. Do you have any older brothers? Sisters? Younger siblings?
5. Where did you grow up? Is that a city, village, or suburb?
6. How would you describe yourself as a child? Why?
7. Can you share some of first impressions of our city/town/suburb?
8. Do you have a favorite color? Number? Season? Why? (Chose 1 of these)
9. What kind of music do you listen to? Do you have a favorite singer? Group?
10. What’s your favorite radio station or television channel? Why?
11. Can you recommend any movies to rent or see? Why do you like those films?
12. What do you like to do outside? Why?
13. Where do you walk, hike, jog, or bike on the weekends?
14. What’s your favorite sport? Why?
15. How do you like to spend your free time? What interests you?
16. Do you have a hobby? How long have you enjoyed it?
17. How long have you studied English? Where?
18. Where do you usually speak English? Who do you usually talk with?
19. What’s your best language? Where do you usually speak it? Why?
20. What makes you smile? Where do you feel most comfortable?
21. What are some things that might cause you to frown?
22. How do you express enthusiasm in a word or sound in your native language?
23. Do you have a favorite English word or expression? Why?
24. What are your goals for this year? Why? What’s your plan?
25. How would your friends describe you? What would you add?
26. What are three things that you appreciate about living in West Virginia?

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