S2 Journal Writing A person I admire A.

. Read Lucys blog entry below and complete the role model information card for Lucy.

B. Write about a person you admire and know personally in 100-150 words. This person can be a family member, a relative, a friend, a coach, etc. The following mind map may help you.

Lucys Blog Some peoples role models are pop stars or sports heroes. Well, mine isnt. My role model is a 45-year-old bus driver (and ex-police officer) named Mr Goh. Hes from Singapore. He isnt a celebrity, and he isnt rich. His job is hard but he always has a positive attitude towards life. Hes got a great sense of humour. He loves to enjoy himself, and it always makes him happy to see his family enjoy themselves too. Im proud to say that hes my dad!

Writing plan Paragraph 1 Introduce a person you admire. Mention his/her name and his/her relationship with you. Give any other important or interesting information, e.g. age, job, etc. My role model is . Explain why you admire this person. You may refer his/her: good qualities actions / achievements words I admire because .. Say what you have learnt from this person or how he/she has influenced you. From , I have learnt that / I have learnt to be .

Role model information card Name: __________________ Nationality: _____________________ Occupation: ___________________ I admire this person because __________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________

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