mini project: george washington obituary we are going to write an obituary about george washington....
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Mini Project: George Washington Obituary
• We are going to write an obituary about George Washington.– An obituary is a celebration of someone’s life. They
are published in newspapers after someone passes away.
– Use your Cornell Notes and the George Washington Timeline to help you find information to include in you obituary.
• Obituaries will be due Thursday. January 17, 2013
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What is an obituary?
• An obituary is celebration of someone’s life. They are published in newspapers after someone passes away.
• Obituaries give a sketch of a person’s life.
• Obituaries are written right after someone dies.
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How do I write anobituary?
• First, pick a newspaper name and date. This should be the “Header” of your obituary.
• Your title can be something as simple as “George Washington Dies”. You may choose, however, to make it more creative!
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How do I write an obituary?
• The 1st paragraph of your obituary should include the following:– Full name of person– Date, cause, and location of death– Age when he died
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How do I write an obituary?
• Example of 1st paragraph:• Clara Barton passed away on April 12,
1912. She died of double-pneumonia at her home in Glen Echo, Maryland, at age 90.
• Veteran actor, Walter Matthew, died early Saturday morning, June 29, 2000, of a heart attack in Santa Monica, California. He was 79 years old.
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Early Life
• The 2nd part of your obituary should include the following:– Date and place of Washington's birth– Family and childhood– Jobs before becoming president.
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Political Life
• The 3rd part of your obituary should include the following:– Role as a political leader and President– Political accomplishments– Dates of his term in office.
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Arrangements
• The last part of your obituary should include the following:– Names of living family members– Date, time, and location of funeral
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Example:
• Mary Meister is survived by her children, Scott Meister and Sarah Danner. There will be a memorial service for Mrs. Meister on April 22, 1912, at Saint Mary’s Church in North Oxford, Massachusetts. Friends and family are welcome to attend.
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Don’t forget to…
• Proof-read your obituary! That means reread your obituary several times.
• Look for spelling, grammar and punctuation errors.
• Keep it accurate! Make sure all your information is factually true!
• Extra time? Include a picture of your person!