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Lifeskills Challenge

Writing a biography

Challenge reference: 4897

Notional learning hours  20
Level Entry 2
Subject area
Skill
Learning aim

The learner will identify some of the key features of biographical writing and apply these in their own writing.
Learning context

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Learning outcomes

What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do

The learner will:

  1. Listen and respond to texts in this genre.

  2. Write a simple biography of a well-known figure.

Assessment criteria

What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome

The learner can:

    • State what a biography is
    • Identify orally significant events in the life of a well-known person
    • Identify and discuss the beliefs, values and/or achievements of a well-known person
    • Express a personal opinion
    • Use adjectives to describe characters 
    • Record significant events in the life of a well-known person
    • Record the beliefs, values and/or achievements of a well-known person
    • Sequence events in chronological order
    • Organise writing into topic paragraphs
    • Express a personal opinion
    • Use 3rd person, past tense
    • Write in a formal tone of voice