Attention grabber about accomplishments (Author’s Last name #).
Jerry Lee Lewis was successful in the music industry back in the 60’s and 70’s (Morrison 179).
Background information about childhood (Author’s Last name #).
He was born in Ferriday, Louisiana on September 29, 1935 (Morrison 179).
Claim or Opinion about how the person is important.
He is important because he is the best rock and roll singer of his time.
2- Body : Biography.com or Gale
Details about person is reworded or “quoted” (Biography.com).
Where did they grow up? Jerry Lee Lewis grew up in Ferriday, Louisiana. (Biography.com)
What obstacles did they have to overcome? He had to overcome drugs, alcohol, women, etc (Biography.com).
Who inspired them? Preachers