1. Writing a GREAT Biography

2. Mae Jemison - Astronaut
Wikipedia
NASA Wesite
DrMae Official Site
Biography Channel
Super Scientists
Scholastic
Enchanted Learning
TED
About.com
BBC
Encyclopedia Britannica
Space.com

3. Mae Jemison: Space Star
Sample Paper

4. What’s in a GREAT Biography?
A first sentence that grabs the readers attention
Explains whom the biography is about and what that person is known for
Provides information about the persons childhood
Provides information about the persons education to show as an example of how he/she worked hard to achieve goals
Gives examples of accomplishments
A conclusion that lets the reader know why this person is important to know about.