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

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.

Layout

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

Arrangements

• The last part of your obituary should include the following:– Names of living family members– Date, time, and location of funeral

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.

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!