Biography samples and reminder of timeline and requirements

As we get ready to write, I thought I would post some exemplars here. If you need the overview of the project, as well as the timeline, here it is: Overview and Timeline

Here is a sample from a college course on Feature Writing:
Short sample mentor text

Here are samples from last year of students who exceeded the standard in both research and writing:
Biography Exemplar A
Biography Exemplar B
Biography Exemplar C

Before you write, you will generate a question which will frame your biography. It may be centered around an event or it could focus on the role that person played in the family. Usually the question begins with "How" or "Why". Here are a few examples:

How does a person overcome addiction?
How does tragedy impact a person's relationships with others?
How does a close-knit family affect a person's response to life's challenges?
 

Then, you will write a detailed outline, thinking about the sections of your paper and then what key points or ideas you will cover. The more detailed this outline is (specific quotes and evidence), the easier the drafting will become.