Tips

• Try to make your writing interesting for the reader. To do this, you can make it personal with your own memories and experiences
• Use adjectives to add detail to your descriptions
• Write clear and simple sentences and organise your ideas in short paragraphs. Give each paragraph a different topic
• Use so, but, and, because and other linking words.

Write about Yourself

Choose one of the 10 questions and tell me, in at least 3 paragraphs, about yourself:

1. What is your name? Do you have a nickname? If so, how did you get it?
   • Your name and any nickname you have
   • How you got your nickname (if you have one)
   • What you like and/or dislike about your name/nickname
2. Where were you born and raised? What is your hometown like?
   • The name of the city/town you were born and raised in
   • What you like and/or dislike about your hometown
   • Any special memories you have from your hometown
3. What are some of your favorite hobbies or interests? How did you get into them?
   • At least two hobbies/interests that you enjoy
   • How you first became interested in these hobbies/interests
   • Why you continue to enjoy these hobbies/interests
4. Do you have any pets? If so, what are their names and what kind of animals are they?
   • The names of your pets (if you have any)
   • The type of animal your pet is
   • Any fun or interesting stories about your pets
5. What is your favourite subject in school? Why do you enjoy it?
   • Your favourite subject in school
   • Why you enjoy this subject
   • Any goals you have related to this subject
6. Do you have any siblings? If so, how many and what are their names?
   • The number of siblings you have
   • The names of your siblings (if you have any)
   • What you like and/or dislike about having siblings
7. What is your favourite type of music? Who are some of your favorite artists?
   • Your favourite type of music
   • At least two of your favourite artists/bands
   • Why you enjoy this type of music and these artists/bands
8. What is your favourite food? Do you have any favourite restaurants or recipes?
   • Your favourite food
   • Any favourite restaurants where you can get this food
   • A recipe for how to make your favourite food (if you know how)
9. What are your future goals or aspirations? What do you hope to achieve?
   • At least two future goals/aspirations
   • Why these goals/aspirations are important to you
   • Any steps you are taking to achieve these goals/aspirations
10. Is there anything unique or interesting about you that you would like to share?
    • Something unique or interesting about yourself
    • Why this thing is important to you or makes you stand out
    • Any stories that illustrate this unique or interesting thing about yourself