Biography writing learning objectives

This lesson plan can be used to teach your students how to write a biography

Students start off watching a video lesson that steps them through the process, then write in cooperative groups before practicing independently

Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly

Studying the lives of others and reading biographies is of interest and value to young learners

In this lesson, students explore multiple sources to create a timeline about the life of a person of their choosing