Lets remind ourselves about the simple past and
• Let’s remind ourselves about the simple past and the present perfect tense. • The simple past tense is an event that started and ended in the past. Wednesday th 10 February SPa. G • The present perfect happened in the past but still continues or effects what is happening now. • The present perfect always uses an extra (auxiliary) verb:
Sort these sentences into the present perfect and past tense.
Did you get them right?
Now try these… 1. 2.
How did you do? 1. 2.
Writing a Biography • So far we have looked at the features of a biography and researched our hero or villain. • Have you collected lots of facts? • Today is planning day.
How to plan your Biography • Organise your notes into sections. • What will go in the introduction and conclusion? • What subheadings will you use? • You may have these: • Childhood • Early Adult Life • Fame and Fortune • The Later Years • Main Achievements • These are just ideas- you choose
How to plan your Biography • Once you have decided on your subheadings, organise your notes under the different headings. • DO NOT WRITE IN FULL SENTENCES. We will think about how to do this tomorrow. • Decide what other features you will have, for example a picture or photo; a caption or fact box; a diagram with labels. • When you have done all this, check you have enough information in each section. • If you don’t, do a little more research. • Now you are ready for writing tomorrow.
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