Nettrekker Famous Person Writing Notes

In keeping with my Nettrekker theme of postings as of late. I created a worksheet to help my students generate an essay on an African American they found by using Nettrekker's "Famous Person" feature. Once students identify a person they want to study and find appropriate resources/information on them, they may use the worksheet below to help frame their thoughts for their essay. Feel free to use or modify what I've done here and make it your own! Thanks,
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Name ____________________________________ Date __________________

Black History Celebration Writing Notes
(Use the notes you make here to help create your writing essay on your person)

1. The name of my person is ___________________ and he/she was born on _______________________________________________________________________.

2. He/she is famous or interesting to me because ______________________________
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3. How has your person made a difference in the lives of others? (Name as many reasons as you can.)
A. __________________________________________________________________
B. __________________________________________________________________
C. __________________________________________________________________
4. Name some obstacles/problems he/she had to overcome in his/her life in order to reach those accomplishments. (Name as many as you can.)
A. __________________________________________________________________
B. __________________________________________________________________
C. __________________________________________________________________
5. How have you experienced some of the same obstacles/problems as your person?
A. __________________________________________________________________
B. __________________________________________________________________
C. __________________________________________________________________
6. How do YOU make a positive difference in the lives of others? How do you help others and always try your best?
A. __________________________________________________________________
B. __________________________________________________________________
C. __________________________________________________________________

7. Why do YOU think it is important to make a positive difference in the lives of others and always try your best?
A. __________________________________________________________________
B. __________________________________________________________________
C. __________________________________________________________________


8. Draw a picture of your person on the back or use another sheet of paper.