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 .
Collateral
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.
Lesson Plans
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
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.
Unit Plans
Biographies: Beyond Book Reports
- Everything You Need:
- Subjects:Nonfiction Writing, The Presidency
