This document provides information and instructions for writing a biographical sketch. It defines a biographical sketch, outlines the key points and questions that should be included, and provides an example sketch of Juan M. Flavier. The objectives are to create a biographical sketch with proper structure and content. Tips are provided on writing style and structure. Students are assigned to write a short biographical sketch of either Isko Moreno or Vico Soto as an activity. The deadline is March 27 and students are reminded to review pointers and stay updated on future online classes.

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BIOGRAPHICAL
SKETCH
ENGLISH 7 ONLINE CLASS
MARCH 20, 2020

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LEARNING COMPETENCIES
 EN7WC-IV-h- 2.8.6.2: Compose a biographical
sketch based on a personal interview and
background research
 EN7OL-IV-h-5: Use correct and appropriate
prosodic features of speech when giving
information, instructions, making explanations and
narrating events in personal and factual recounts

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OBJECTIVES
1. Create a biographical sketch with proper structure and
content.
2. Cite the given information written in biographical sketch
3. Inculcate the relevance of forming biographical sketches to
effectively observe the positive values, experiences and
progress of others.

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WHAT IS A BIOGRAPHICAL
SKETCH?
 Biographical sketch means an account of the
life and activities of an individual or family. It
would include information about a person’s
name, age, place of residence, educational
background, occupation, life and activities and
other important details.

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WHAT IS A BIOGRAPHICAL
SKETCH?
 A bio-sketch is always written by someone else
except the person on whom it is written.
 A bio-sketch presents about the person’s life
including what the person did and how she/he is
influenced the world.
 It describes a person’s personality and
explanation why he/she acted in a certain way.

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KEYPOINTS TO BE INCLUDED IN
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
 Name and age
 Place of Birth
 Educational Background
 Achievements
 Interests/Likes or Dislikes
 Why do people admire him/her?
 Lessons in life

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QUESTIONS BEING ASKED WHILE
DOING A BIOGRAPHIC SKETCH
 How old is he/she?
 What is his/her occupation?
 What are his/her personal traits?
 Where he/she was born and raised?
 What are his/her educational background?
 What are his/her achievements/recognitions he/she got?
 How does he/she admired by many people?
 Why do you think he/she has a major impact to the readers?

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SKETCH
 It must be written at least 8 to 10 sentences in a short
paragraph.
 Ask him/her about the following :
A. Background
B. Greatest achievements so far
C. Interests or Hobbies
D. Lesson in Life
 It should be identified the given information about his/her
personality
 It includes the major key points mentioned on this lesson.
 Sentences must be clear and uses simple words.
 States why did you choose that person as the subject of your
bio-sketch.

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EXAMPLE OF A BIO-SKETCH
(QUESTIONS WILL BE FOLLOWED AFTER YOUR READ THE
SELECTION)
THE LIFE OF JUAN M. FLAVIER (1935-2014)
Juan Martin Flavier is a senator and doctor to the barrios. He was
born in a "very poor" family to semi-literate parents. He eventually moved
to Baguio where he finished his secondary studies at the Baguio City
National High School. He is trained as a doctor and received his Doctor of
Medicine degree from the UP College of Medicine at the University of the
Philippines Manila in 1960 and Masters in Public Health from the Bloomberg
School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University in 1969.
Flavier went to serve poor rural barangays in Nueva
Ecija and Cavite as a "doctor to the barrios". He was a "country doctor" for 30
years. His work was recognized and he was appointed president of
the Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement. in 1967. From 1978 to 1992,
he was president of the International Institute of Rural Reconstruction.

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EXAMPLE OF A BIO-SKETCH
(QUESTIONS WILL BE FOLLOWED AFTER YOUR READ THE
SELECTION)
THE LIFE OF JUAN M. FLAVIER (1935-2014)
In 1992, Philippine President Fidel Ramos appointed Flavier Secretary of
the Department of Health. During his term, he initiated various health programs
such as Oplan Alís Disease, Kontra Kolera, Stop TB, Araw ng Sangkáp
Pinoy, Family Planning and Doctor to the Barrios Program. During his
term barangay health workers were organized. He served as Secretary of the
Department of Health until 1995.
In 1995, he ran for senator and won under the Ramos administration
ticket and was re-elected to a second term in the 2001 elections, placing second
among the 12 winning candidates. As senator, he authored and sponsored
several landmark bills including the Traditional Medicine Law, the Social Reform
and Poverty Alleviation Act, Philippine Clean Air Act, Indigenous People's Rights
Act, Anti-money Laundering Act, Barangay Micro-Business Enterprise, National
Service Training Program for Tertiary Students, Dangerous Drugs Act, Plant
Variety Protection Act, Philippine Nursing Act, the Tobacco Regulation Act, and
the law declaring Eid'l Fitr a national public holiday in the Philippines.

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EXAMPLE OF A BIO-SKETCH
(QUESTIONS WILL BE FOLLOWED AFTER YOUR READ THE
SELECTION)
THE LIFE OF JUAN M. FLAVIER (1935-2014)
When he was senator he had a perfect attendance record during
sessions, a fact mentioned in the Senate resolution marking his death, which
read in part, "The hard-working legislator registered a perfect attendance during
the sessions and was instrumental in the enactment of landmark legislations
promoting public health care and improving the quality of life of the people." He
was also the "poorest" senator, with a net worth on his 2005 Statement of Assets,
Liabilities and Net worth (SALN) of 3.49 million Philippine pesos.
Flavier wrote a regular newspaper column about his experiences as a
doctor in the countryside, even while he served at Health Secretary entitled
“Doctor to the Barrios”, and his experiences as a Senator into his autobiography
“From Barrio to Senado: an Autobiography” in 2009.
He died at the age of 79 due to pneumonia-related sepsis and organ
failure on October 30, 2014 at the National Kidney and Transplant
Institute in Quezon City.

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ACTIVITY 5 (THE UNSUNG HEROES)
The main topic for your biographical sketch is simply a public figure.
But first, you need to search for the following information :
1. What is his family background?
2. What is his educational attainment?
3. How did he succeed into his political campaign?
4. Why did he chose to become a mayor in their respective town?
5. As a student, why did you choose this person as your subject to
your biographic sketch?

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ISKO MORENO
(MANILA)
VICO SOTTO
(PASIG)

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ACTIVITY 5 (THE UNSUNG HEROES)
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Write a simple and short biographic sketch about the given
pictures as your subject. Choose only one (1) subject for your
biographic sketch.
2. Write at least 8 to 10 sentences in one paragraph.
3. Follow the format for submission :
Title : UNSUNG HEROES
Name : Complete name
Grade and Section : (7-Prime, 7-Rose, 7-Sampaguita, 7- Gumamela)
Answer : (your bio-sketch)

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REMINDERS:
1. Deadline of submission for biographical sketch is until March 27,
2020 (Friday)
2. If you don’t have an internet access, you may replay this video.
3. Wait for further announcement for online quizzes and results
starting Monday (March 23, 2020).
4. Secure your previous activities (Activity 1 to 5) via Private Message
or online.
5. Secure the copy for pointers to review as your reference for Online
Quiz.
6. Stay updated for our next Online Class. (Every Tuesday and
Thursday.

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REFERENCES :
 https://peoplepill.com/people/juan-flavier/
 https://edumantra.net/biographical-sketch-up-sample-examples-and-
format/
 K to 12 Curriculum G (May, 2016), p. 162
 Module in English, 2nd part (4th), pp. 14-15
 Biographical Sketch Rubric retrieved from
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/lesson_images/lesson1
039/bio_sketch_rubric.pdf

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WORDS TO PONDER
"Ask not what your country can do for you,
but what you can do for your country."
- John F. Kennedy
THANK YOU AND HAVE A SAFE
ONLINE LEARNING!
Prepared by : Jessica Marie S. Borromeo
English Teacher