Understanding Biographies and Their Elements

What is a biography?

• A story about animals

• A book about a person's life

• A made-up adventure story

• A cooking recipe book

What is the main reason to read a biography?

• To learn about made-up characters

• To get cooking ideas

• To learn about a real person's life and feel inspired

• To find out about future events

Biographies tell about events that are:

• Imaginary

• Made-up

• Real

• Future

If a biography is non-fiction, what does that mean?

• It is a made-up story.

• It tells about real people and events.

• It is a fairy tale.

• It is a poem.

Which person would you likely find a biography about?

• A dragon from a fantasy book

• George Washington

• A talking animal

• A made-up superhero

Can a biography be written about someone who is still living?

• No, only people from the past.

• Yes, but only if they are very old.

• Yes, about people who are alive today.

• Only about fictional characters.

What is a special part of a biography that helps you understand it better?

• Magic spells

• Timelines

• Secret codes

• Talking animals

What can you learn about a person from reading their biography?

• Their favorite color

• Their birthdate and birthplace

• Their secret thoughts

• Their future predictions

A biography can tell you about a person's childhood, education, and what else?

• Their dreams

• Their hobbies

• Their pets' names

• Their favorite food

What kind of important events might a biography tell you about?

• Made-up adventures

• Marriage and family

• Fantasy stories

• Future inventions