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What part of a lesson	New topic
Which subject	English
What age group	Year or Grade 3
What topic	Planning biography
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Lesson Segment: New Topic - Planning a Biography

Objective

To introduce Year 3 students to the concept of a biography, guiding them on how to plan and outline their own biography or that of a chosen person.

Introduction (10 minutes)

Begin the lesson by asking the students, "What is a biography?" Write down their responses on the whiteboard.

Key Points to Cover:

• A biography tells the story of a person’s life.
• It includes important events, achievements, and experiences.
• Biographies can be about anyone – family members, historical figures, or famous people.

Activity: Biography Brainstorming (15 minutes)

Instructions:

1. Divide the class into small groups of 3-4 students.
2. Each group will pick a person they would like to write a biography about. This could be a family member, a historical figure, or someone they admire.
3. Each group will then brainstorm key information about their chosen person. Use the following guiding questions:
   • What is their full name?
   • When and where were they born?
   • What are some important events in their life?
   • What are their achievements?
   • What challenges did they face?
   • Why do you admire this person?

Materials Needed:

• Whiteboards or large sheets of paper
• Markers
• Sticky notes

Group Share (10 minutes)

After brainstorming, have each group share one interesting fact about their chosen person with the class. Encourage other students to ask questions to deepen understanding.

Planning the Biography (20 minutes)

Biography Template Introduction

Introduce a simple biography planning template to the class. It should include the following sections:

1. Title: Name of the person.
2. Early Life: A short paragraph about their childhood.
3. Major Life Events: Important milestones and events.
4. Achievements: What they are known for or have accomplished.
5. Personal Reflections: Why the student chose this person and what they admire about them.

Instructions to Students:

1. Individually, students will fill out the planning template with information about their chosen person. Encourage them to use full sentences and think creatively about each section.
2. Provide examples where needed, such as a brief biography of a well-known Australian figure (e.g., Sir Doug Nicholls).
3. Ask students to illustrate their biographies with drawings or images related to the key events of their person's life.

Closing (5 minutes)

Gather the students back to the whole class setting. Ask a few volunteers to share a part of their biography plan. Reinforce the importance of understanding someone's life story and the lessons we can learn from it.

Homework

For homework, students are to complete their biography using the template and illustrations they started in class. They will present their biographies to the class in the following week.

Reflection

Finish the lesson by asking students what they enjoyed most about learning to plan a biography and what they found most interesting about their research.

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By following this structure, students will engage in collaborative brainstorming, develop their understanding of biographies, and express their findings creatively. This lesson serves not only to teach writing skills but also to promote appreciation for diverse life stories.