Biography Book Report

Biography/Autobiography Book Report                                     Name:

1.     Title of your book: __________________________________________________________

2.     Author of book: _____________________________________________________________

3.     Number of Pages: ___________________________________________________________

4.     Who is this book about? ____________________________________________________

5.     What are they famous for? _________________________________________________

6.     Describe this person’s early life (childhood). Include date of birth, education, family members, or any other important details that the book includes.

7.     Describe this person’s public life: How did they get famous? What did they do that makes them worth remembering?

8.     What challenges or obstacles did this person have to overcome in their life?

9.     In Your Opinion: Is this person worth remembering? Why are people still talking about them? Do you consider them important? Inspiring?

10. Tell whether you liked this book or not. Give three reasons for your answer:

Fact vs. Opinion

Go to the following website: http://news.channelone.com
Pick a story on that website and read it. As you read, find 3 facts and 3 opinions. Fill in the facts and opinions on the chart from your notes. When you are finished, answer the questions at the bottom of the worksheet. When you are finished, write a summary of the news article on the back of your worksheet. Make sure you mention the 5 W's- Who, What, When, Where, and Why.

Memoir Notes

COPY the following notes into YOUR NOTEBOOK:

Now read (DON'T COPY!!!!) the following examples of a Memoir