Elements of Biography

Describe and discuss the life a a real person
Information is based on fact.
First person accounts are used when available
Incidents, dialogue, and people are accurate and from a reliable source
The person's life story is told with respect to other people and events of the time in which they lived.
Develops an understanding of the people, place, times, and events in which the person lived.
Tells the story in a style and tone that the reader/listener can relate to the person and believe in their humanness.

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