Name: _____________________________________________ Date: _____________ Grade: _____
STEP 1: Research Notes - Contact Information
Gather detailed information. This is your working draft!
Full Name (including middle name if known):
Profession/Role (be specific):
Example: "Civil Rights Organizer & Author"
Birth-Death Years & Location:
Example: 1920-1995, Montgomery, Alabama
Draw Portrait:
Sketch from reference photo
Famous Quote
Find an authentic quote from primary sources. Write it exactly as spoken/written.
Citation (MLA format preferred):
Example: Baldwin, James. "The Fire Next Time." 1963. OR Biography.com, accessed Feb 2025.
Biography - Paragraph 1: Background & Early Life
Who were they? Where/when born? Childhood? Education? What led them to their work?
Biography - Paragraph 2: Accomplishments & Legacy
What did they achieve? Obstacles overcome? Impact on others? Why do they matter today?
Life Timeline - 7 Key Events
Choose events that tell a complete story: birth, education, achievements, death/current work.
1. Year: _________
Event: ________________________________________________________________________
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2. Year: _________
Event: ________________________________________________________________________
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3. Year: _________
Event: ________________________________________________________________________
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4. Year: _________
Event: ________________________________________________________________________
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5. Year: _________
Event: ________________________________________________________________________
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6. Year: _________
Event: ________________________________________________________________________
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7. Year: _________
Event: ________________________________________________________________________
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Works Cited
List at least 3 credible sources. Use MLA or simple citation format.
Source 1:
Source 2:
Source 3:
Source 4 (optional):
Reflection: Why I Chose This Person
Write a paragraph: What interested you? What surprised you? How does their legacy connect to your life?
STEP 2: Create Your Phone Contact
Neatly transfer your polished information onto this phone screen.
Draw portrait here
💬 Famous Quote:
📖 Biography:
📅 Life Timeline:
1. _______: __________________________________________________________________
2. _______: __________________________________________________________________
3. _______: __________________________________________________________________
4. _______: __________________________________________________________________
5. _______: __________________________________________________________________
6. _______: __________________________________________________________________
7. _______: __________________________________________________________________
🎤 Voice Recording (Optional):
Practiced with expression
Recorded final version
Downloaded recording
File name: _____________________________________
Submit Your Complete Project!
Email: Scanned worksheet (PDF) + audio recording to: [EMAIL ADDRESS]
Subject: History's Calling - [Your Name] - Grade [#]
Include brief note in email body about why you chose this person