Biography Junior
Overview:
Students will learn the elements of biography stories and will write a biography about a family member! This 4-week class includes a weekly 35-minute Zoom call, Google Classroom materials, & personal feedback.
Grades:
K-2
Capacity:
5 students
Tuition:
$80
Class Description: Biography Writing Class for Kids
🔎 Lesson 1: A Day In the Life!
Students will learn the elements of biography stories and identify them in sample biographies from Scholastic. Choose a family member to write about.
🤩 Lesson 2: Changing the World
We will read aloud part of a biography in the Ordinary People Change the World book series (for grades K-3). Students will learn how interview their family member and take notes.
👍 Lesson 3: A Short Bio
Students will transform their answers from Lesson 2 into a short one-paragraph biography. Students will draw a picture of a favorite memory with their family member.
📚 Lesson 4: Make a Bibliography
Students will create a bibliography to show their sources. We will practice general editing techniques, including writing complete sentences with correct punctuation.
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