Grade 5: Researching your subject Lesson 2

Researching Your Biography Subject

WALT: Research and collect information about our biographical figure.

Audio Response

What is a biography

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Word Cloud

What are the features of a biography? Name one or two

RECAP:

A biography is a detailed description of a person’s life written by someone else.
The features of a biography are:

• Major achievements (personal or professional)

• Challenges or obstacles they overcame

• Legacy (what they are remembered for)

• Why it’s written (to inspire, teach, or inform others)

Researching your subject:

• Where to find information: books, websites, interviews, documentaries.

• Types of information to look for:

  • Birthplace, date of birth, family

  • Major life events (education, career)

  • Challenges they faced and overcame

  • Achievements and contributions to society

Tips for effective research:

• Use trustworthy sources (official websites, educational resources)

• Take notes as you go

• Double-check facts

Multiple Select

Which of the following is an important question to ask during research?

• Their favourite colour

• Where they were born

• What challenges they overcame

• The name of their pet

• What school they went to

Open Ended

What is one fact you have found about your biographical subject?