This document provides guidance on how to write a biography. It explains that a biography is a detailed account of a person's life that includes basic facts like their birthplace, education, interests, and achievements. It should be written in the third person and include events in chronological order. A sample biography of Vishwanathan Anand is provided following the recommended format of including the person's name, personal details, achievements, awards, and a relevant quote. Students are assigned to write a biography of Kalpana Chawla in their workbook to practice the presented skills.

1. Biography Writing
Kavitha R
Grade VI- English

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EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Students will be able to:
 comprehend the genre of biography.
 develop their writing style.
 write a biography.

3. What is a biography?
A biography is a
detailed account
of person’s life
story. Biography contains
the basic
information about
the person’s life
(place of birth,
education,
interests, and
achievements)

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Why to write a biography?

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How to write a biography?
Biography
should be
written in
third person
I person – I/We
II person- You
III person- He/She/It
Include a famous /
inspiring quotation
(quote) to make
your biography
interesting
Write the events
in chronological
order - following
the order in which
a series of events
happened.
Summarize the
person’s entire life
in an interesting
manner.

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Biography - Format
Title – Name of the
person
Personal Details –
Birth , education
Achievements
Awards / Accolades

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A sample biography
VISHWANATHAN ANAND
Vishwanathan Anand was born on December 11, 1969, in Tamil Nadu. He is an Indian chess player
who won the undisputed title of World Chess Champion from 2007-2013. He learnt to play chess
from his mother at the age of 6.
He became the first Asian at the age of 17 to win the world chess title at the FIDE World Junior
Championship in the year 1987. He has published his collection of games under the title ‘Vishy
Anand: My Best Games of Chess.’
Anand is fond of listening to music, swimming and reading. He is married to Aruna Anand and has
a son. He is fondly referred to as Vishy, or the ‘Tiger of Madras’
A famous quote given by him, “A win is a win, which is about that particular moment” is an
inspiration to all.
He was awarded the Padma Shri at a young age of 18 years. Besides that, he has also bagged the
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Arjuna and Chess Oscar awards.

8. Thank You
Practice time
Write a biography on Kalpana chawla.
Complete page no 39 in your Workbook