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Biography Writing (KS2)

Subject: English

Age range: 7-11

Resource type: Lesson (complete)

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19 August 2019

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This series of lessons teaches children how to plan, structure, write and edit biographies.

Can be used and adapted to Years 4-6

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Teach children about the features of non-fiction texts with this PowerPoint, which focuses on biographies. It includes all the key information about the purpose, writing style and presentation of biographies, as well as the information that it is necessary to include when writing them. Children are then challenged to write their own biography — they must make sure that they include all of the features listed.

• Key Stage: Key Stage 2
• Subject: English
• Topic: Non-fiction
• Topic Group: Types of Text
• Year(s): Years 5-6
• Media Type: PowerPoint
• Resource Type: PowerPoint
• Last Updated: 23/09/2022
• Resource Code: E2PAT106
• Curriculum Point(s): Maintain positive attitudes to reading and understanding of what they read by identifying and discussing themes and conventions in and across a wide range of writing.

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1. The document provides information about the definition, characteristics, generic structure, grammar and language features, types and functions of biographies. It defines biography as a detailed description of a person's life written by someone else. 2. It lists the common characteristics of biographies such as being written in third person and based on research rather than imagination. It also outlines the typical generic structure of biographies as an introduction, series of chronological events, and closing. 3. The document provides examples of the grammar and language used in biographies as well as different types of biographies and their functions. It aims to educate readers about the features and purpose of biographies. Read less

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