Ten Elements of Biography Mrs Youse NonFiction Books

Ten Elements of Biography Mrs. Youse

Non-Fiction Books about People n n n Biography Autobiography Memoirs

Biography bi·og·ra·phy : n. pl. bi·og·ra·phies An account of a person's life written, composed, or produced by another: a film biography of Adlai Stevenson; an oral biography. Biographies considered as a group, especially when regarded as a genre. The writing, composition, or production of biographies: a career entirely devoted to biography.

Autobiography n. pl. au·to·bi·og·ra·phies n The biography of a person written by that person

Memoirs mem·oir n. (m m wär , -wôr ) An account of the personal experiences of an author. An autobiography. Often used in the plural. A biography or biographical sketch. A report, especially on a scientific or scholarly topic. memoirs The report of the proceedings of a learned society.

The 10 Elements n n n n n Birthdate and place Family Members Childhood and School Life Hobbies, Interests, and Activities Anecdotes Career Reason for Fame Later Life/Old Age Death Photos and Likenesses

Birthplace and date n n n When was the person born? Where was the person born? Why was the family in that location at that time? Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthplace, Atlanta, GA

Family Members n n n Birth Order Spouse, Children Any other members of the family who were notable in some way

Childhood and School Life n n n Interesting stories about childhood or school Early achievements Any events that had an impact on their later life

Hobbies, Interests, and Activities n n n Do the person’s hobbies or activities make them more interesting? Do the hobbies/activities have a bearing on why they have a biography about them? Do the hobbies/activities relate to other aspects of their life?

Anecdotes n n Interesting stories about why they are famous Interesting stories about the impact they have had on others

Career n n n Is their career why they have a book written about them? Is their job similar or different from their hobbies and activities? Have they made significant contributions to mankind through their job?

Reason for Fame n n What did they do that caused someone to want to write a book about them? At what point in their life did they become famous?

Commodore Grace Hopper, USN Later Life/Old Age n n n What did they do near the end of their life? Did they contribute to society, enjoy life, continue working? Were they honored in their lifetime for their achievements?

Death n n When and where did they die? Was there anything unusual or significant about their death? (Ex. Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both died on July 4, 1826)

Photos and Likenesses n Photographs or artists’ renderings of the person may be included

Where are biographies found in the library? The 900’s

The 10 Elements n n n n n Birthdate and place Family Members Childhood and School Life Hobbies, Interests, and Activities Anecdotes Career Reason for Fame Later Life/Old Age Death Photos and Likenesses