For the first writing project, you will be creating a biographical booklet to help your classmates and me get to know you. For the cover and Section One, be neat and creative. Use markers, graphics or pictures to add interest to these two sections. If you have a computer, use it to type and create an interesting cover and Section One. This booklet will require you to do the following:

A recent picture of yourself

A Life Motto ( a statement about life that you believe or applies to you life, this may be an original statement or a well – known quote)

Your Name

Age

Birthdate

A Title for the Project such as "Getting to Know _______" or "All About ______"

Section One General Information (This information can be arranged in any interesting or creative way.)

Family Background ( Members of your family)

Favorite Subject and Activity

An interesting fact about yourself

Your best trait

Your worst trait

Your greatest fear

Brainstorm a list of adjectives that describe your personality. Choose the one adjective that represents you the most. Write a two - paragraph essay showing this adjective and how it represents you.

In paragraph one, begin with a topic sentence that states this adjective. Then support and show how this adjective describes you by giving three examples. Make sure you include specific details as you explain the three examples.

In the second paragraph, write an anecdote (a short story that happened to you) which shows or demonstrates this adjective.

Follow the following formula to create this poem:

At the top of your poem, begin by writing your first name in large letters.

Line One: List Four nouns or adjectives that describe you.

Line Two: One Noun that identifies you or what you like to do. For example, teacher, friend, helper, musician, athlete, etc.

Line Three: Who Loves…

Line Four: Who Feels…

Line Five: Who Fears…

Line Six: Who would or Who wants…

Line Seven: Born in…

Line Eight: Resident of…

The final line of your poem is your last name written in large letters.

When all the sections are finished, assemble the booklet. Remember one part of your grade will be based on your creativity, neatness, and effort. Use materials that will help you be neat and creative such as computers and computer graphics, markers, stencils, construction paper, magazine cutouts, and drawings. Once again use your creativity and try to present your booklet in an interesting way.