Periode 1- Biography

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 1

Writing a Biography

Biography

"writing about life"

the life story of a person written by someone else

Introduction: Listening/Watching

Watch the biography and answer the questions in English or Dutch.

Answers

1. The French and the Indians.

2. ( March) 1775

3. Boston

4. October 1781

5. To unify the new nation after the Revolutionary War. 

Introduction: Listening/Watching

Watch the biography and answer the questions in English or Dutch.

Answers

1) Germany

2) He published four hugely important theories, including that of special relativity ( E= MC square)

3) 1921

4) Because of the Nazi regime ( he was Jewish)

5) Use of mobile phone ( quantum mechanics) Images satellites ( relativity). 

Writing a Biography

Part 1: Brainstorming

Finish step 1 - step 5 of  Part 1: Brainstorming.

Part 2: Researching

Now that you've selected a subject, the real fun begins! Biographical research is like detective work. Your assignment: Uncover fun facts about your subject! 

Finish step 1- 4 of Part 2: Researching

Writing a Biography

Part 2: Researching

Step 5: Answer the questions in Appendix 1.

Step 6: Gather three quotations by and three quotations about your subject. Be accurate!

Writing a Biography

Part 3: Writing

Step 2: Write your biography

• Use the answers to the questions in Appendix 1 to write the biography.

• Don’t copy and paste text from the Internet, use your own words!

• Include quotes by and about your subject.

• Include a list of references.

• 1 page ( 600-800 words)

Step 3:  revise your biography

• Check spelling and grammar.

• Check quotations for accuracy.

• Double check all facts.