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Ten Elements of Biography Mrs. Zewar

Non-Fiction Books about People   

Biography Autobiography Memoirs

Biography bi·og·ra·phy : n. pl. bi·og·ra·phies An 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 

The biography of a person written by that person

Memoirs mem·oir     (m m wär , -wôr ) n. An 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          

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

Birthplace and date   

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   

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

Childhood and School Life 

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Interesting stories about childhood or school Early achievements Any events that had an impact on their later life

Hobbies, Interests, and Activities 

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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

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

Career 

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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 

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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 

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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 

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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 

Photographs or artists’ renderings of the person may be included

Where are biographies found in the library?

The 900’s

The 10 Elements          

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