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    Biography

    Elis Souza
    • Do you know any famous biographies
    Introduction (e.g., biographies of artists,
    scientists, leaders)?

    to the
    Biography • https://create.kahoot.it/share/biogra
    phies/6ced8df4-a299-41c8-8795-
    Genre 1ec696d644a8
    • In groups of 3 group identify the
    Biography characteristics of the genre (what
    information you can see).

    Analysis • Discuss the life of the person


    mentioned (do you have any extra
    information about this person?).
    1. • Albert Einstein was a famous
    scientist born in Germany in

    Albert
    1879. He is known for his work
    on the theory of relativity.
    Einstein loved mathematics and
    physics as a child. In 1905,

    Einste
    he published important papers
    that changed how we understand
    space and time. He won the
    Nobel Prize in Physics in

    in
    1921. Einstein moved to the
    United States in 1933 and
    continued his research until
    his death in 1955.
    • Marie Curie was a Polish

    2. scientist born in 1867. She is


    famous for her research on
    radioactivity. Curie studied
    hard and became the first

    Marie woman to win a Nobel Prize.


    She won two Nobel Prizes: one
    in Physics and another in
    Chemistry. Marie Curie

    Curie discovered two elements,


    polonium and radium. She
    worked in difficult conditions
    but made important
    contributions to science. She
    died in 1934.
    • Nelson Mandela was a South
    African leader born in 1918.

    3. He fought against apartheid, a


    system of racial segregation.
    Mandela spent 27 years in
    prison for his beliefs. After

    Nelson his release in 1990, he worked


    for peace and equality. In
    1994, he became the first

    Mandela Black president of South


    Africa. Mandela won the Nobel
    Peace Prize in 1993. He is
    remembered for his courage and
    dedication to human rights. He
    died in 2013.
    • Frida Kahlo was a Mexican

    4. artist born in 1907. She is


    famous for her colorful
    paintings that express her
    feelings and experiences.

    Frida Kahlo faced many challenges,


    including a serious accident
    that affected her health.
    Despite this, she continued to

    Kahlo paint and became a symbol of


    strength. Her most famous
    works often feature self-
    portraits. Frida Kahlo died in
    1954, but her art is still
    celebrated around the world.
    • William Shakespeare was an
    English playwright and poet
    born in 1564. He is known as
    5. one of the greatest writers in
    the English language.

    William Shakespeare wrote many plays,


    including "Romeo and Juliet,"
    "Hamlet," and "Macbeth." His
    Shakespea works explore themes of love,
    power, and betrayal.

    re Shakespeare's plays are still


    performed today in theaters
    around the world. He died in
    1616, but his influence on
    literature is lasting.
    Grammar  Highlight examples of:
    o Past tense verbs

    structu
    o Passive voice
    constructions
    o Descriptive adjectives

    re o Transitional phrases
    Writing Activity: Create a
    Mini Biography
     Choose a regular person that you admire in your family, city ou
    neighborhood.

     Write a short biography (150-200 words) using the structure written on


    the board and grammatical structures discussed. Remind them to include:

    o Past tense for events

    o Descriptive language

    o A mix of active and passive voice

    o Transitional phrases for flow


    Second class – Research –
    Group work
    • Find an interesting biography about a singer/ band
    that has contributed to Society, that has a
    legacy. Emphasize their social contributions.
    Some possible topics could be:
    • Equality
    • Social justice
    • Racism
    • Peace and war
    • Etc.
    • Write a short presentation (PPT for next class)

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