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Organize Your Family History Writing Project Worksheet
Use this worksheet to help you collect your thought before beginning a family history writing project. Record which stories you want to include, who your audience will be and more.
Family History Writing Prompts to Get You Started
Imagine you are a newspaper reporter.
Write an article about an event in your family history based on your research. Remember to include the who, what, when, where and why if you can!
Imagine your ancestor had social media during their lifetime.
Write a Facebook post or series of tweets describing something they’re witnessing in real-time.
Write a paragraph or two about your ancestor and their best friend.
Imagine an adventure they had (real or imagined) based on what you know of their childhood and the time period and place they lived.
Write a diary or journal entry that details your immigrant ancestor’s journey.
What are their impressions of their fellow passengers? Research passenger lists and ship descriptions to make your description more accurate.