Biography writing questions

Gathering the right information up front, in a 15-20 minute interview, is key

Here are my favorite questions to ask when writing a bio

Note: these don’t include the usual slew, like general career experience and education

Who is someone you admire, and why? 2

Remember that writing a biography is not only a great way to develop a student’s writing skills; it can be used in almost all curriculum areas

For example, to find out more about a historical figure in History, to investigate scientific contributions to Science, or to celebrate a hero from everyday life