EDU-301-01 Genre Study by https://padlet.com/msacks101/dbg3i6xxnpbtxm1h Made By Matt Sacks en-us 2021-11-24 00:02:12 UTC 2026-01-14 18:42:30 UTC hello@padlet.com Overview of Biographies msacks101 https://padlet.com/msacks101/dbg3i6xxnpbtxm1h/wish/1910776090 Biographies are a form of literature that is considered nonfictional, the theme of a biography is usually the story of an individuals life. Biographies are one of the oldest forms of literary expression. Biographies attempt to re-create through words, the life of a human being using historical or personal perspective from the point of view of the author. Types of information used to write a biography include retained in memory as well as written, oral, and pictorial material.

Link is for resource credit. ]]> 2021-11-24 14:48:47 UTC https://padlet.com/msacks101/dbg3i6xxnpbtxm1h/wish/1910776090 Defining Characteristics for Biographies msacks101 https://padlet.com/msacks101/dbg3i6xxnpbtxm1h/wish/1910827857
  • Biographies are from stand structure and usually follow a chronological order to recap an individuals life.
  • The content of a biography are factually and based on the story of the life of an individual.
  • The style of biography is told from the point of view of a narrator. 
  • Biographies are told in interesting or inspiring ways and sometimes used to inspire the reader to be more like the individual that is written about.
  • Biographies are also designed to motivate the reader to change their perspective and to see things from a different point of view.

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    ]]>     2021-11-24 15:14:16 UTC https://padlet.com/msacks101/dbg3i6xxnpbtxm1h/wish/1910827857     Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History by Kwesi Johnson illustrated by Vashti Harrison. Anchor Text msacks101 https://padlet.com/msacks101/dbg3i6xxnpbtxm1h/wish/1910871917 This biography written by Vashti Harrison is short enough for elementary school students but the message can be enjoyed by children of all ages. The individuals written about in this book include, Benjamin Banneker, the inventor of the first full sized clock; Thurgood Marshal, the first African-American member of the U.S. Supreme Court; and AndreĢ Leon Talley, who was an editor for Vogue. Harrison's literary expression is very well thought out and thorough and includes several mini-biographies at the end of the book as well. ]]> 2021-11-24 15:36:40 UTC https://padlet.com/msacks101/dbg3i6xxnpbtxm1h/wish/1910871917 Follow Your Dreams, Little One by Vashti Harrison. msacks101 https://padlet.com/msacks101/dbg3i6xxnpbtxm1h/wish/1910894176 This biography is also written by Vashti Harrison and is very similar to the previous book I used from the same author but has more people with different stories. If I use the first book as an anchor text I would use the second book in the text set. ]]> 2021-11-24 15:48:46 UTC https://padlet.com/msacks101/dbg3i6xxnpbtxm1h/wish/1910894176 Video read aloud for Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History by Vashti Harrison. This is the Benjamin Banneker chapter. msacks101 https://padlet.com/msacks101/dbg3i6xxnpbtxm1h/wish/1910908294 I would use this for younger children maybe 3rd grade or younger. I would read it to the grade levels under 3rd because the text is too complex for the younger children but the message is still a good one for a lesson. ]]> 2021-11-24 15:56:34 UTC https://padlet.com/msacks101/dbg3i6xxnpbtxm1h/wish/1910908294 Read aloud for Mamie on the Mound: A Woman in Baseball's Negro Leagues By Leah Henderson msacks101 https://padlet.com/msacks101/dbg3i6xxnpbtxm1h/wish/1910912005 Although this text is more digestible for your students probably 2nd grade and up having the visual on the board in the classroom gives us the opportunity to read aloud with each other. ]]> 2021-11-24 15:58:44 UTC https://padlet.com/msacks101/dbg3i6xxnpbtxm1h/wish/1910912005 Mamie on the Mound: A Woman in Baseball's Negro Leagues By Leah Henderson. Anchor Text msacks101 https://padlet.com/msacks101/dbg3i6xxnpbtxm1h/wish/1910921364 This book by Leah Henderson talks about the the life of Mamie "Peanut" Johnson and how she was the first female pitcher in professional baseball. The book recaps the grit and toughness Mamie had and how she was able to achieve her dream against all odds. The book is illustrated very well with captivating photos and this book would be best suited for students in the 2nd or 3rd grade. ]]> 2021-11-24 16:04:01 UTC https://padlet.com/msacks101/dbg3i6xxnpbtxm1h/wish/1910921364 Read aloud for Someday Is Now: Clara Luper and the 1958 Oklahoma City Sit-ins by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich msacks101 https://padlet.com/msacks101/dbg3i6xxnpbtxm1h/wish/1910926418 This is a read aloud for my third anchor text. I would use this as a visual representation and guided read for the classroom. ]]> 2021-11-24 16:06:42 UTC https://padlet.com/msacks101/dbg3i6xxnpbtxm1h/wish/1910926418 Someday Is Now: Clara Luper and the 1958 Oklahoma City Sit-ins by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich. Anchor Text. msacks101 https://padlet.com/msacks101/dbg3i6xxnpbtxm1h/wish/1910938037 This book is written by by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich tells the story of Clara Luper who, with the NAACP youth Council in Oklahoma City began sit-ins to desegregate lunch counters at the Katz Drugstore on Aug. 19, 1958. This story is a great example of how a biography can inspire the reader and will also be a good example of a story to read to show students different perspectives and introduce the idea of social issues. I would use the book around 2nd or 3rd grade because the reading is not too complex but the message will keep them engaged. ]]> 2021-11-24 16:13:28 UTC https://padlet.com/msacks101/dbg3i6xxnpbtxm1h/wish/1910938037 Read aloud for Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library By Carole Boston Weatherford. msacks101 https://padlet.com/msacks101/dbg3i6xxnpbtxm1h/wish/1910957352 I love this text and like the idea of having a visual read aloud for my anchor texts but I could not find a video that I really liked. This one would work but I would potentially record something of my own that shows the text more so that the students could read along. ]]> 2021-11-24 16:24:55 UTC https://padlet.com/msacks101/dbg3i6xxnpbtxm1h/wish/1910957352 Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library By Carole Boston Weatherford. Anchor Text. msacks101 https://padlet.com/msacks101/dbg3i6xxnpbtxm1h/wish/1910968750 This book is about a man named Arturo Schomburg who during the Harlem Renaissance collected books, poems, and many other literary works from African authors. After collecting so much that his house was filled he partnered with the New York Public Library to create the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. This is great book for showing different perspectives and showing students how interesting reading can be and how culture is show through literary works.  ]]> 2021-11-24 16:31:46 UTC https://padlet.com/msacks101/dbg3i6xxnpbtxm1h/wish/1910968750 Read Aloud for my last anchor text Clemente! By Willie Perdomo msacks101 https://padlet.com/msacks101/dbg3i6xxnpbtxm1h/wish/1910973679 This video is good but not great but shows the closest views of the book. I actually own this book so it would be easier to read aloud in the front of the classroom and copy the pages so the students could read with me at their desk. ]]> 2021-11-24 16:34:54 UTC https://padlet.com/msacks101/dbg3i6xxnpbtxm1h/wish/1910973679 Clemente! By Willie Perdomo. Anchor Text msacks101 https://padlet.com/msacks101/dbg3i6xxnpbtxm1h/wish/1910981685 This book by Willie Perdomo is a summary of the life and achievements of Roberto Clemente. This book speaks about how not only was Clemente a great baseball player but and even better human being. This book can be a good example to teach different point of views that an author can speak from. This book includes some phrases in Spanish so it would be good for students who speak Spanish to see familiar words that may keep them even more engaged. This book would be good for 1st or 2nd grade. ]]> 2021-11-24 16:39:10 UTC https://padlet.com/msacks101/dbg3i6xxnpbtxm1h/wish/1910981685 Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History by Vashti Harrison msacks101 https://padlet.com/msacks101/dbg3i6xxnpbtxm1h/wish/1910984038 This biography is also written by Vashti Harrison and is very similar to the previous book I used from the same author to be the anchor text. But has woman from African-American history with different stories. I would marry this book to the other books I chose from this author because it will give the female students an example of historical women who made a difference. I like this book a lot for 3rd-5th grade and I will most likely buy most of if not all of this authors books that are similar to this topic if I end up teaching that age range.]]> 2021-11-24 16:40:39 UTC https://padlet.com/msacks101/dbg3i6xxnpbtxm1h/wish/1910984038 Racing Against the Odds: The Story of Wendell Scott, Stock Car Racing's African-American Champion By Carole Boston Weatherford msacks101 https://padlet.com/msacks101/dbg3i6xxnpbtxm1h/wish/1911099671 This book from Carole Boston Weatherford is the story of Wendell Scott who was Nascar's first African American race winner. Scott overcame not having the resources or equipment that many other drivers had and was still able to win a race. I like this book because not only does it teach the lesson that you can be against all odds you can achieve whatever you put your mind to. I like this book for 1st or 2nd graders especially ones that are interested in cars. ]]> 2021-11-24 17:56:49 UTC https://padlet.com/msacks101/dbg3i6xxnpbtxm1h/wish/1911099671 Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed msacks101 https://padlet.com/msacks101/dbg3i6xxnpbtxm1h/wish/1911188246 Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed is a story about Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman to go into space. This story is an excellent source of inspiration and shows students that no matter what, you can do anything you are willing to work for. This is a simple book and is best suited for grade levels Kindergarten through 2nd grade.

    ]]>     2021-11-24 19:03:03 UTC https://padlet.com/msacks101/dbg3i6xxnpbtxm1h/wish/1911188246     No Small Potatoes: Junius G. Groves and His Kingdom in Kansas by Tonya Bolden msacks101 https://padlet.com/msacks101/dbg3i6xxnpbtxm1h/wish/1911193273 No Small Potatoes: Junius G. Groves and His Kingdom in Kansas by Tonya Bolden is a story about a man that was born into slavery and worked to become one of the most successful potato farmers to live. This book is a good one to me because he shows you can make an impact without having to be an athlete or a scientist. This book has simple text and would be good for students Kindergarten through 2nd grade. 

    ]]>     2021-11-24 19:06:43 UTC https://padlet.com/msacks101/dbg3i6xxnpbtxm1h/wish/1911193273     Teach Different Perspectives msacks101 https://padlet.com/msacks101/dbg3i6xxnpbtxm1h/wish/1911202383 In a classroom you can teach about Junius Grooves who was born in a different time and use his story to show what that time period was like. You could use Mae Jemison's story to show the struggles she went though to be the first to ever do something. ]]> 2021-11-24 19:13:55 UTC https://padlet.com/msacks101/dbg3i6xxnpbtxm1h/wish/1911202383 Teaching Point of View in Writing msacks101 https://padlet.com/msacks101/dbg3i6xxnpbtxm1h/wish/1911203852 You can show students different point of views through showing them the narrator point of view in biographies. ]]> 2021-11-24 19:15:05 UTC https://padlet.com/msacks101/dbg3i6xxnpbtxm1h/wish/1911203852 Teaching Critical Thinking msacks101 https://padlet.com/msacks101/dbg3i6xxnpbtxm1h/wish/1911205580 You can teach critical thinking through students having to compare and contrast the different lives of historical figures through information learned in biographies. ]]> 2021-11-24 19:16:33 UTC https://padlet.com/msacks101/dbg3i6xxnpbtxm1h/wish/1911205580 Biographies Can Be Used as an Enrichment for Your Lesson. msacks101 https://padlet.com/msacks101/dbg3i6xxnpbtxm1h/wish/1911208140 Biographies can be used as an enrichment for your lesson on a specific time period. When teaching students about the civil rights movement you can use biographies for Martin Luther King or Harriet Tubman to help bring more life to the text and further engage the students. ]]> 2021-11-24 19:18:48 UTC https://padlet.com/msacks101/dbg3i6xxnpbtxm1h/wish/1911208140 Writing Practice msacks101 https://padlet.com/msacks101/dbg3i6xxnpbtxm1h/wish/1911216674 Students could practice writing by writing their own biographies and create more emotional writing by writing about what they want to do when they are older. ]]> 2021-11-24 19:25:47 UTC https://padlet.com/msacks101/dbg3i6xxnpbtxm1h/wish/1911216674