BIOGRAPHY
A biography tells the story of a person's life. An autobiography is the story of a person's life - written by the person who is writing his or her own story. If you read Abraham Lincoln: A Life written by Michael Burlingame, you are reading a biography. If you read Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant written by Ulysses S. Grant, you are reading an autobiography.
Writing a Biography
Introduction
1 paragraph introducing your person.
Early Life
One or more paragraphs including the following (if you can find it): birthdate, birthplace, parents, siblings, early education, early family life, other family information.
Adulthood
One or more paragraphs including the following (if you can find it): jobs, education, spouse (wife/husband), children, where they lived and/or traveled.
Why Famous
One or more paragraphs including the following (if you can find it): accomplishments, awards, obstacles overcome, outstanding personal characteristics
Conclusion
Summarize the person's life. Explain why you think this person is worthy of having books written about him/her.
1 paragraph introducing your person.
Early Life
One or more paragraphs including the following (if you can find it): birthdate, birthplace, parents, siblings, early education, early family life, other family information.
Adulthood
One or more paragraphs including the following (if you can find it): jobs, education, spouse (wife/husband), children, where they lived and/or traveled.
Why Famous
One or more paragraphs including the following (if you can find it): accomplishments, awards, obstacles overcome, outstanding personal characteristics
Conclusion
Summarize the person's life. Explain why you think this person is worthy of having books written about him/her.
