2. Copy the Routine in your notebook*
• Date (example: March 24th, 2020, Tuesday).
• Class 5 Ead
• Biography - 1 version
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3. Read the features of a biography and make
sure to include them in your text.
Purpose:
• To give an account of someone’s life;
Structure:
• Opening statement introduces the subject, and explains why he/she is
known;
• Significant events are ordered chronologically;
• Closing statement explains how this person will be remembered, and
sometimes gives the writer’s opinion.
4. Language Features:
• Refers to named individuals;
• Contains dates linked to specific events;
• Written in the past tense: simple past (if the person is dead), and
both past and present tenses: present simple, present continuous and
present perfect (if the person is alive);
• Can include direct and indirect speech and quotes from other
sources;
• Written in 3rd person;
• Includes connectives to link ideas;
• Events are anecdotal in style (rather than lists of facts), and engage
the reader.
5. Write your biography
• Paragraph 1: Introduction
• Paragraphs 2, 3, 4*: Body
• Paragraph 5: Conclusion
• *Your text needs to have at least 4 paragraphs. The maximum is 5.
6. Write Your Introduction
• Your introduction is your chance to engage the reader and get them
excited about checking out your essay. In order to get your reader
hooked, try these introduction styles:
• Start with a quote either by or about your subject. Something that
really reveals the essence of who they were/are.
• Include a fascinating story or anecdote about them.
• Describe an incredible accomplishment they achieved.
7. Body Paragraphs
• This is where you'll include the information you found in your
research to support and develop your idea about the person you are
writing about. Make sure to include details about the person’s early
life, education, career and important achievements (any relevant fact
that supports the difference this person has made to his/her
community).
8. Write Your Conclusion
• This is where you wrap up the biography and draw your conclusions
about your subject. Consider addressing the question:
• How is his/her work relevant today?
