Biography Maker

Type of Resource: Research Resources, Teacher Tools and Information, Student tools and information
Free or Fee: Fee
Computer Needs: None Apparent
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Recommendation:

The site offers wonderful questions and guidance for a biographical research project. It provides the entire framework and all the questions for students to ask and is written for students to read and understand easily. Some teachers may prefer students be more actively involved in developing their own questions for their research, but the site can support students needing more assistance in setting up their research. Students need to read a lot on this site and breaking up how the information is shared into whole class experiences or activities might keep student interest and attention. As with any research process, students need guidance for organizing their notes and information as they research. This site is not interactive to meet that goal, so that is something a teacher should plan to do.

Description:

The Biography Maker provides steps and the framework for a research and writing project. The five areas include Questioning, Learning, Synthesis, Story-Telling and Six Traits of Effective Writing. Students are guided through the process with information, questions and resources.

Possible uses:

Older students can use this site as an independent research and writing project. Teachers can also choose portions of the site to use with a class or particular students during a unit on biography writing. Share this site with parents so they can help their child in the writing process from home.

Related Resources:

K-3, 4-5, 6-8, 9-12+

Language Arts : Reading & Literature
Language Arts : Writing
Social Studies : History

Research Resources, Teacher Tools and Information, Student tools and information