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    Biographies

    A biography, or simply bio, is a detailed description of a person's life. It involves more than just the basic facts like education, work, relationships, and death; it portrays a person's experience of these life events.

    This week pupils will work through a variety of tasks to understand they content, layout and purpose of a Biography. 

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    Monday: The Pop Stars

    Work through these Pop Star Biography tasks choosing the appropriate level. Make notes of key content included in the bio in preparation for Friday's writing task.

    Tuesday: The Writers

    Work through these Famous Writers Biography tasks choosing the appropriate level. Make notes of key content included in the bio in preparation for Friday's writing task.

    Wednesday: The Sports Stars

    Work through these Sport's Star Biography tasks choosing the appropriate level. Make notes of key content included in the bio in preparation for Friday's writing task.

    Thursday: Planning A Biography

    Follow instructions and video links in the PowerPoint to create a Bear Grylls biography plan.

    Friday: Writing A Biography 

    Follow instructions in the PowerPoint and your Thursday plan to write a Bear Grylls Biography.