Biography Genre Study Grades PreK-3
Introduce young students to the genre of biography and autobiography. Reading picture book biographies of famous people, and then writing their own autobiographies, students will learn the important concepts of this genre.
When they are ready for a more advanced biographical study, this graphic organizer will help them do an in-depth book report based on a biography.
Biography Book Report
For lots more Abraham Lincoln teaching resources, visit the Lincoln Bicentennial collection.
For older students, see the Biography Genre Study for Grades 3-7.
Grades: 2–7
Author:Jean Fritz
Illustrator:Charles Robinson
Abraham Lincoln had to run the country, win the war and look after his family. When he was asked to honor the soldiers who died in the great battle of Gettysburg, he made time to say a few words about them too.
Running Time:21:09Source: Weston Woods
Articles
Activity Plan 4-5: Beautiful Biographies!
by Risa Young and Robin Smith
Early Childhood Today |
January ,2004
Children will develop language and literacy skills, and social awareness as they write their own biographies, in this ready-to-use teaching idea for four- and five-year olds. Activity: Literacy.
The Washington Monument
In this lesson, students read about George Washington and discuss the monument built in his honor. Then they create their own monument to honor a community member.
Resources
Abe Lincoln Remembers
Using the picture book Abe Lincoln Remembers, students will gain insight into the life and times of Abraham Lincoln, one of the United States' greatest Presidents.
Amelia and Eleanor Go For a Ride Lesson Plan
Teaching plan for Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride by Pam Munoz Ryan.
Activities
Learn how to research and write a biographical sketch! Great writing strategies and warm up exercises to help you get published on our site! Use our teacher's guide to help your students.
Lesson Plans
Who Am I?
by Tracey Roudez
Use this unit plan to encourage student to work together and learn about each other through biographical interviews, posters, and portraits.
