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The First Paragraph

The First Paragraph. Your Ancestors (Small intro about ancestors ) When and Where did your ancestors originate from? How did they get here? Why did they come over? Where did they settle once they arrived? How did they make their living? REMEMBER-Interesting lead!.

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The First Paragraph

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  1. The First Paragraph • Your Ancestors (Small intro about ancestors ) • When and Where did your ancestors originate from? • How did they get here? • Why did they come over? • Where did they settle once they arrived? • How did they make their living? • REMEMBER-Interesting lead!

  2. The 2nd and 3rd Paragraphs • Maternal and Paternal Grandparents • 2nd Paragraph=Dad, 3rd paragraph=Mom • How did they meet? • What did they do for a living? • Are they still living? If so, where do they reside? • What do you know about your great-grandparents? • Funny/Interesting stories about/from (great)grandparents?

  3. 4th Paragraph • Describe any Family Characters • Every family has their Saints, Clowns, Black Sheep, or eccentrics who are loved and loathed. • Is there anyone in your family who sticks out or has a specific reputation? • Try and give an example of a time when this person fit their role at a family event or outing.

  4. 5th Paragraph • Oral Traditions • Are their any stories that were handed down from generation to generation? • Are their any special stories told again and again in your family? • Name change at Ellis island? Building of their first home? Creating a business? An old family phrase?

  5. 6th Paragraph • Family Traditions • What are some of the unique things you do as a family? • Do you celebrate certain holidays, make specific foods, go to an exact location? • What are some of the rituals/traditions that are celebrated surrounding your heritage?

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