Grade: 01
Identify basic similarities in and differences between two texts on the same topic (e.g., in illustrations, descriptions, or procedures).
Grade: 02
Compare and contrast the most important points presented by two texts on the same topic.
Grade: 03
Compare and contrast the most important points and key details presented in two texts on the same topic.
Grade: 04
Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.
Grade: 05
Integrate information from several texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.
Grade: K
K.9
With prompting and support, identify basic similarities in and differences between two texts on the same topic (e.g., in illustrations, descriptions, or procedures).
Grade: 01
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Write informative/explanatory texts in which they name a topic, supply some facts about the topic, and provide some sense of closure.
Grade: 01
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With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question
Introduction to Biographies
Student Activities for Biographies
Essential Questions for Biographies
- Where and when was this person born?
- What was this person’s childhood like?
- What kind of education did this person have?
- What is/was this person’s family life like?
- What are/were this person’s accomplishments?
- What positive contributions has this person made to the world?
- Why did I choose this person?
Why Create Biographies?
When someone has a biography written about them, it is because they have done something in their life that others consider to be quite important--important enough to learn and write about! Usually the person has done something positive and admirable and is an inspiration to others.
In order to create a biography, students will learn about the person’s early life, childhood, education, family, and accomplishments. It is also important for the student to be able to express why they chose this person, and the impact this person has made on the world or the student’s life in particular. For example, students can ask: what can I learn from this person? What mistakes has this person made that I can relate to and grow from? How has this person in
Introduce your students to the lives of famous and notable individuals with our biography printables. These resources, activities, and lesson plans are sure to interest your students in the study of biographies. They can follow the lives of many interesting people, including presidents, suffragists, and civil rights activists. These printables are appropriate for elementary students.
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Download this free biography unit of study for reading to help you introduce and work with biographies in the classroom.
This biography unit of study contains anchor charts, lessons, graphic organizers and more within this collection.
This is another free unit of study for teachers and homeschool families from The Curriculum Corner.
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The Key to Teaching Biographies
Biography is a genre that can sometimes easily be neglected in classrooms with regards to informational text studies. We suggested giving it a try because it’s one that can be truly engaging for lots of students.
The key to getting students excited about a study of biographies is to have many relevant and appropriately leveled texts for all of your various readers.
You might even want to think about having a class discussion (or present an interest inventory) to find out who your students might be interested in learning about.
Once you know their interests, take some time to
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