Directions: After reading the background information on your author, complete the following questions. You must PEAL (Point, Evidence, Analysis, Link) on your paper for each question.
PEAL (Point, Evidence, Analysis, Link):
Point-This is the point you are trying to prove. It is your opinion as to what you think the answer is to the question based upon the information you read about your author.
Evidence- This is where you provide evidence as to your thinking. It should it in the form of a direct quote from the text that you read. The reason for this is because something in the text made you believe or form your opinion/point. The direct quote shows your reader that your thinking is plausible.
Analysis- This is where you explain how your evidence backs up your thinking. The more detailed your analysis the more relevant your evidence becomes.
Link- This is where you connect your conclusion back to the point you are trying to make.
1. What are five interesting facts about your author and why?
2. What type of person is your author? Be specific but then use those details to make generalizations about what type of person they are.
3. What significant events took place in the author's life that might effect their writing? How would these events effect their writing?