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Fredericksburg Academy
Introduction to Genres 2004

FA 9th grade students read and write genres ranging from short stories to poetry to autobiographies. They have now created their hero webpages to show their writing and their ideas to you. Enjoy!


Bill Cosby injects his comedy with wisdom.
by Melanie from Fredericksburg

Bill Gates , co-founder of Microsoft, is devoted to humanitarian causes around the world.
by Ben from Fredericksburg

Bernard Kouchner 
is the co-founder
of Doctors
without Borders

by Babak from Fredericksburg

Colin Powell is the first African-American U.S. Secretary of State.
by Sean from Fredericksburg

Harry H. Beacham is a distinguished scientist and beloved grandfather .
by Drew from Fredericksburg

Leonard Adleman improves
lives with his work
in DNA technology.

by Michael from Fredericksburg

Orville and Wilbur Wright were brothers determined to build a better flying machine.
by Mary from Fredericksburg

Carla Overbeck 
by Jami from Fredericksburg

Lance Armstrong 
by Glen from Fredericksburg

Troy Aikman is an NFL legend and sponsor of children's charities.
by Brian from Fredericksburg

Elizabeth Blackwell 
by Rebecca from Fredericksburg

Ellen Church pioneered the idea of having flight attendants on flights.
by Charlotte from Fredericksburg

Hattie Elizabeth Alexander saved the lives of thousands of children through her work.
by Caroline from Fredericksburg

Stephen King is one of the best known horror writers
by Rob from Fredericksburg

Jeremy Robert Myron Sumpter 
by Abbey from Fredericksburg

Will Smith  
by Michael from Fredericksburg

Stonewall Jackson 
by Timmy from Fredericksburg

Eleanor of Aquitaine 
was a powerful and independant woman in the Middle Ages.

by Brittany from Fredericksburg

Last Changed: 5/19/2004