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Writing Feature Articles – Handout 1.2a

1.2a: Brainstorm Roles and Expertise
Areas of Expertise

My Roles

What do I think
about this role?

Questions
people might
have

Possible Topics

One of five
children.

It’s hard to get
enough attention. I
get embarrassed by
my family.

Is being in a big
family fun? Are
middle children
worse off than their
siblings?

Big families
Sibling rivalry

FAMILY and HOME
I’ve visited/lived in:

In my family I am:

My chores and
responsibilities are:

My hobbies are:

My pets:

SCHOOL
I am good at:

I have trouble with:
My friends:
OTHER
I AM AN EXPERT
I’ve taken lessons
in:
I’ve worked as a:

Adapted from http://theadventurouswriter.com/blogwriting/quoted-writers/finding-great-ideas-forfeature-articles/
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