Name Biographies

Writing a Biography
A biography is the story of someone’s life. It is different from an autobiography, in which a
person writes the story of his or her own life. A biography typically covers both a person’s
personal life and their significant achievements.

DIRECTIONS: Select a person that has accomplished something notable that interests you
and whom you would like to learn more about. Do research and reflect to answer the
following questions about your subject. Then write a short biography of the person.

Name of Subject: ____________________________________________________________

Date of Birth: ________________________ Place of Birth: __________________________

Childhood (family, school, significant events, etc.): ____________________________

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Adulthood (marriage, home life, etc.): ________________________________________

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What difficulties did this person encounter along the way to doing whatever it was that made
them famous?

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