Biographies can introduce students to a whole new world of historical figures and different eras. Studying them can also inspire students as they read about people who overcame problems, faced obstacles and criticism, but persevered to succeed.
These lessons and activities will help students learn about the important concepts of this genre, as well as about some important people in history.
This graphic organizer will help them do an in-depth book report based on a biography.
Biography Book Report
For lots more Abraham Lincoln teaching resources, visit the Lincoln Bicentennial collection.
For younger students studying Biography, see the Biography Genre Study for Grades PreK-3 .
Included Here:
- Book Lists (2)
- Student Activities (3)
- Lesson Plans & Unit Plans (3)
Book Lists
Get Inspired With Biography Research! Part 1 –- My Favorites
Looking to infuse more nonfiction into my reader's workshop, I decided to give biographies a try. In part 1 of this post, here's a list of my favorite biographies for teaching.
Student Activities
Biography Writing with Patricia & Frederick McKissack: A Writing With Writers Activity
In Scholastic’s four-step workshop, two award-winning writers help students develop and publish their own biographies.
In the News
Instructs how to present a lesson plan on Amelia Earhart. Students research her life with the biography Lost Star then write their own newspaper articles.
Rosa Parks: How I Fought for Civil Rights Teacher's Guide
Lesson Plans & Unit Plans
Matthew Henson: Heroic Explorer Who Conquered Racism
Explore the concept of "courage" with your class by reading a biography about Matthew Hensonck, an African-American explorer who overcame hardships and obstacles to accomplished something no one else had done before: He co-discovered the North Pole in 1908.
Biographies: Beyond Book Reports
Black History Month and Presidents' Day Biography Reports
Introduce your class to people who've made a positive difference in the world with these biography research reports.
- Subjects:Nonfiction Writing, The Presidency
