Biography writing unit grade 4

By grade 4, students are expected to be able to conduct some research, organize ideas and use their knowledge to create various pieces of writing. What better way to facilitate these practices then by conducting a biography unit?

Biographies offer students many benefits, some of which are gaining a new perspective on their own life, while being inspired by the works of others. Below are some biography unit ideas for primary grades.

Before beginning this unit it is a good idea to have a discussion about fictions vs.

non-fiction texts. As well as, discussing how to write an engaging story/biography.

Biography writing unit grade 4

For reference, you can look into a story writing unit and learn more about nonfiction lesson ideas.

How to start:

Start your unit off by introducing the concept of a biography. I typically remind my students about the characteristics of non-fiction texts (ex.

factual information, headings, table of contents, real pictures, etc). Then, we define what a biography is. If you’