Engage students in an enriching biography project that guides them through researching and writing about a famous person.
A Detailed Biography Project for Upper Primary Students
Guide your students through the process of writing a biography about a person they admire with this comprehensive inquiry-based resource project perfect for upper primary students.
To complete this biography project, students will imagine they are historians tasked with researching and sharing the life story of someone inspiring. They will choose an individual who has made a positive impact or achieved something remarkable, then research their life, achievements, challenges and contributions to society. Using this research, they will write a well-structured biography and present it to the class in a format of their choice (written, visual or oral presentation).
Read on to learn more about how to use this famous person biography project with your students!
Easily Implement This Biography Project for Students
The biography project booklet contains everything your students will need to independently complete this inquiry-based project about an inspiring person. (Note: It is recommended that you direct your students to credible, age-appropriate websites to assist them in compiling their research.) The contents of the booklet are as follows:
- Project Overview – This page provides students with a detailed explanation of the project. It contains:
- Scenario Overview
- Task Outline
- Guiding Questions
- Process Walk-Through
- Topic Brainstorming – This page provides students with suggested people they might like to research for their biography in the categories of Historical Figures, Artists and Creators, Athletes, Scientists and Innovators, Everyday Heroes and Other.
- Research Graphic Organisers – These pages enable students to record research about their chosen person in a clear and organised manner.
- Sources List – This page allows students to list the sources they have used to inform their research.
- Planning Sheet – This page will assist students in planning the content that will be included in their biography.
- Sentence Starters and Transition Words – This page contains a list of sentence starters and transition words that students can use to help craft their writing.
- Writing Pages – These pages can be used by students to write up the final copy of their biographies.
- Project Reflection – This page contains five questions to help students reflect on the success of the project.
- Assessment Rubric – A sample assessment rubric has been provided should teachers wish to assess students’ work according to a given set of criteria.
This biography project has been designed to seamlessly integrate with multiple learning areas. By engaging with this project, your students will practise critical thinking, research skills and creative storytelling.
Download to Use This Famous Person Biography Project
This writing a biography project downloads as an easy-print PDF or editable Google Slides file. Use the Download button to access your preferred files.
For sustainability purposes, please consider printing the project booklet double-sided.
This resource was created by Kaylyn Chupp, a teacher and a Teach Starter collaborator.
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