Biography Worksheets
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Our Biography Worksheets collection offers an engaging and comprehensive approach to learning about notable figures through the nonfiction genre. These worksheets are designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the lives and achievements of historical and contemporary figures across various fields, such as science, politics, literature, and more. Each worksheet set includes a biographical passage that aligns with the biography genre, accompanied by multiple-choice questions, short-answer prompts, and open-ended response questions to help students critically engage with the text.
The worksheets are presented in PDF format, making them easy to view, download, and print for both in-class and remote learning. Each worksheet includes a downloadable answer key, allowing educators to assess students' understanding quickly and effectively. These worksheets help students improve reading comprehension, analytical thinking, and writing skills while deepening their knowledge of influential figures who have shaped our world.
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John Vaillant can easily be described as one of the rising stars of British Columbia literature--if not the rising star.
His first book, The Golden Spruce, won the Governor General's Award for English Non-Fiction, the Pearson Writers' Trust Non-Fiction Prize and the Roderick Haig-Brown Regional Prize. It was also shortlisted for the Kiriyama Non-Fiction Prize and the second annual British Columbia Award for Canadian Non-Fiction in , making it one of the most prominent debuts in British Columbia literary history. It describes how a former logger named Grant Hadwin, in January of , plunged into the Queen Charlotte Islands' Yakoun River, towing a chainsaw behind him. The timber-scout-turned-activist worked in the darkness for hours, methodically cutting down K'iid K'iyaas, a "Golden" Sitka Spruce that was more than years old. John Vaillant first wrote about Grant Hadwin and the Golden Spruce for The New Yorker. This article led to the publication of The Golden Spruce (Knopf $35) in which Vaillant weaves the story of Hadwin's crusade and troubled past into a larger history of the Haida, the fur trade and the West Coas
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Born in Lima, Peru in , Alarc&#;n was raised in Birmingham, Alabama. He is Associate Editor of Etiqueta Negra, an award-winning magazine published in his native Peru, and in served as a Fellow in the Investigative (more)
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Biographies Worksheets
About Our Biographies Worksheets
Our Biographies Worksheets offer students an in-depth look at the fascinating process of writing and understanding biographies. These worksheets are designed to help students learn the key elements of biography writing, including researching a person's life, organizing information, and presenting facts in an engaging and clear manner. Whether your students are writing about historical figures, famous personalities, or even creating autobiographical pieces, these worksheets provide structured exercises that guide them through the essential components of crafting a compelling biography.
All of our Biographies Worksheets are available in easy-to-use PDF format, making them simple to view, download, and print. Teachers and parents can use these resources seamlessly in both classroom and homeschooling environments. Each worksheet comes with a downloadable answer key, helping educators assess student progress efficiently. Whether students are just beginning to explore biography writing or refining their skills, these worksheets offer a valuable tool for learning and practice.
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