1. Immersion 3, GI1,
GI2, GI3
• Author’s purpose. Reasons why writers write biographies.Immersion 3
• Biographers often write about inspirational subjects. GI 1
• Biographers often write about people who have changed how the world works. GI 2
• Biographers often write about people to whom they feel personally connectedGI 3
2.
3. Writers have very specific reasons
as to why they choose the people
about whom they write.
They have a strong personal connection to the subject.
They wished they knew the subjet when being younger.
They grew up hearing about or watching a particular person
and wanted to learn more.
They impacted the world in some way – through social
issues, technology, championing for equality, etc.
They deeply admire him, or have always seen him as a role
model.
4. Let’s review two biograhpies
and think about why these
authors might have written
these books.
7. Let’s think of people who have
helped others by speaking out for
what is right. Let’s use this list of
questions…
Who has done something to make the world a better place by
helping others?
Who has done things to make people care about planet Earth?
Who has helped people work together for a common cause?
Who has had the courage to take a stand against injustice?
Who has worked to make sure that people are safe and out of
harm’s way?
Who has fought to protect the rights of groups who are less
fortunate?
8. Which of these areas, are you most
interested in? (regarding saving the
planet) – CHOOSE 2
Conserving water
Perserving air quality
Protecting the health of the land
Helping protect animals
Conserving enery
9. HOMEWORK:
In class you selected 2 areas you are interested in working
on to save the planet.
1. Find an enviornmentalist who is trying to work on that, and
answer these questions in your writing notebook. (see the
links attached in the power point presentation)
Why have you selected this person?
Choose the person who inspires you the most and write about
what makes him or her so inspirational.
What did this person change? How? Why?
What group or cause did this person help?
2. Bring information about this person to start working on your
biography.
Print out the information.
