Biographical and Factual Expository Writing
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Animal 1
Author: Chuck Haynes, Chartwell School
Description: Includes the following subtopics: Physical Appearance, Personality, Habitat and Diet. The Notes view includes writing prompts for moderate to heavy writing support.
Posted: February 2003
download this template: Animal_Report1SE.zip
Animal 2
Author: Chuck Haynes, Chartwell School
Description: Slightly modified version of Animal Report 1. Contains the same subtopic headers as Animal 1 but shift heavy support from Outline View to Notes View. Still contains moderate to heavy writing support.
Posted: February 2003
download this template: Animal_Report2SE.zip
Biography Book Report
Author: Rachel Perella, ITS, Fairfax County PS
Description: Includes prompts for background information, childhood years, life events, challenges, and "big breaks."
Posted: March 2004
download this template: BiographySE.zip
Heroes Report
Author: Rachel Perella, ITS, Fairfax County PS
Description: Includes prompts about the background information of the person, as well as why this person is considered a hero.
Posted: March 2004
download this template: HeroesSE.zip
Historical Biography
Author: Chuck Haynes, Chartwell School
Description: Historical biography outline which contains the following subtopics: Significant Genealogy, Education/Training
Posted: February 2003
download this template: Historical_BiographySE.zip