My Inspirational Person – Research Notes
Name: ___________________________ Class: __________ Date: __________
Category Guiding Questions Your Notes
1. Basic Information
What is the person’s full name? When and where was he/she born?
2. Profession or Role
What does this person do? Why is he/she famous or respected?
3. Early Life What was his/her childhood like? What made him/her interested in their work or passion?
4. Education or Training
Where did he/she study or learn their skills? Who helped or encouraged him/her?
5. Achievements What are the main things he/she has done or created? What makes these special?
6. Challenges What problems did he/she face? How did he/she overcome them?
7. Personality Traits
What kind of person is he/she? Use adjectives: kind, brave, creative, helpful…
8. Message or Beliefs
What lesson or message does this person share with others?
9. Future Goals What is he/she planning or hoping to do next?
10. Inspiration to You
Why do you admire this person? How has he/she inspired you personally?
Biography Writing Frame
Use your research notes to complete your biography.
Introduction
__________ is a __________ (age or nationality) __________ (profession or
interest). He/She is known for
________________________________________________. __________ is an
inspiration to many people because ________________________________.
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How It All Started
It all started when __________ was __________ years old. He/She became
interested in ___________________________________________. It began when
_________________________________________________________. At that
time, he/she started to __________________________________________. This
was the beginning of ______________________________________________.
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What They Do Now
Now, __________ continues to work hard and do what he/she loves. He/She
usually ______________________________________ (routine action). He/She
also ________________________________________ (another regular action).
These routines show that he/she is very __________________ and
__________________.
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Personality and Challenges
__________ is __________________ and __________________ (personality
adjectives). Even though he/she faced
____________________________________________ (challenge), he/she never
gave up. He/She believes that
________________________________________________ (a short positive
belief or motto). This makes him/her a great role model for others.
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Future Goals and Message
In the future, __________ hopes to
_____________________________________. He/She wants to
_____________________________________________ (goal or dream). His/Her
message to others is: “__________________________________________.”
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Helpful Word Bank
Adjectives (Personality): confident, kind, creative, brave, patient, determined,
generous, helpful, cheerful
Verbs (Actions): started, learned, helped, created, worked, practiced, shared,
inspired, continued