Name: ____________________
Feature Article Outline/Checklist
Paragraph #1: Introduction
Paint a picture
 Hook: grabs attention
 Identify the person
 Identify the theme/motto
Paragraph #4: College Years
 Topic sentence
 Quote that ties into the
theme/motto
 Explain
Paragraph #2: Early Childhood
 Topic sentence
 Quote that ties into the
theme/motto
 Explain
Paragraph #5: Adulthood
 Topic sentence
 Quote that ties into the
theme/motto
 Explain
Paragraph #3: School Years
 Topic sentence
 Quote that ties into the
theme/motto
 Explain
Paragraph #6: Now
 Topic sentence
 Quote that ties into the
theme/motto
 Explain
Paragraph #7: Conclusion
 Topic sentence
 Restate the motto/theme
The article must have a clear focus/motto.
Must have a minimum of three direct quotes.
Details must be relevant.
The information in the article is based on facts from interview.
The article must be written in chronological order or in order of
importance.
 Each paragraph needs to have one clearly developed idea or time
period.
 The article is written in 3rd person point of view.
 There are no spelling, grammar, or mechanical errors.
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