Michael DePrince's Childhood
Michael DePrince Text Questions
Biographical Writing
Biographical Writing In The Real World
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Why did the Aunties give her the number 27?

The children were numbered from the liked to disliked order by the Aunties.

100

Where did Micheal DePrince come from and why was she an orphan?

She came from South Africa. She was an orphan because, at that time, South Africa was at war and lost both of her parents in the war.

100

Reading this quote, what do you think of or what associates with this quote?

"They thought of me as a devil’s child."

The answer may vary — a universal solution:

This is one of the ways the Aunties mistreated Michael.

100

If the subject's name was Kylie Jenner, which one is would be considered as biographical writing?

  • Kylie Jenner is sisters with Kim Kardashian

  • Kylie Jenner is 23 years old

  • Kylie Jenner made the meme called "Rise and Shiinne"

  • Kylie Jenner is very low on money

Kylie Jenner made the meme called "Rise and Shiinne"

100

Who are biographies are usually about? 

Famous people

200

What the skin condition does she have and what does it effect?

She has vitiligo, which affects her skin, making it loses its pigmentation.

200

What did Michael want to do more than anything, and what or who motivated her to do her best? (three answers)

She wanted to be a ballerina and her mother, Elaine DePrince and her dance teacher.

200

Reading this quote, what do you think of or what associates with this quote?

“Here DePrince learned that her beloved mat-mate was to be adopted. An American woman, Elaine DePrince, had come to the camp to adopt child number 26, now called Mia. For a moment, Michaela was distraught because she believed that all the other children would be taken to new homes and she would be left behind.”

The answer may vary. General explanation: 

After hearing the bad news DePrince, felt sad and jealous for now named Mia.

200

If the subject's name was Gabby Douglas, which one is would be considered as biographical writing?

  • Gabby Douglas full name is Gabby Jade Douglas

  • Gabby Douglas is 22 years old

  • One of the accomplishments Gabby Douglas has is being an American artistic gymnast 

  • Gabby Douglas is my favorite African American gymnast in the world

One of the accomplishments Gabby Douglas has is being an American artistic gymnast

200

What are some other names for biography? (three answers)

Memoir, bio, and a non made-up story about someone else.

300

Who was Michael's mat-mate and why were they, friends/ what did they have in common?

Mabinty and because they were both disliked from the Aunties.

300

Michael didn't know what an American looked like so what did she think they all look like?

She thought that every American has and wears ballet pointe shoes.

300

Why do you think Michael didn't like the orphanage after meeting her friend. (three answers)

  • None of the children would speak/ talk to her

  • She bullied by the “Aunties”

  • Was discriminated for her skin

300

If the subject's name was Will Smith, which one is would be considered as biographical writing?

  • Will Smith was born on September 25 in 1968

  • Will Smith is 23 years old

  • Will Smith’s favorite color is yellow

  • Will Smith voiced Tinker Bell in the year of 2018

 

Will Smith was born on September 25 in 1968.

300

What is the primary source and secondary source? How are they different? 

A primary source is a source usually created at the time in question that provides firsthand evidence. 

A secondary source is a source that was not created at the time being studied, but instead uses sources that were created at that time as evidence to conclude. 

The difference is one is by the person, and the other is made by someone else.

400

In your own words, what was Michael feeling after her mat-mate was being adopted and not her? (two answers)

Micheal felt sad and mad.

400

What gave the idea for Michael to be a ballerina.

A discarded magazine.

400

What was the traumatizing event that after became good for Michael?

When she witnessed the killing of her teacher after she stumbled upon a discarded magazine that had a picture of a ballerina.

400

If the subject's name was Billie Eilish, which one is would be considered as biographical writing?

  • Billie Eilish is a male

  • Billie Eilish is 19 years old

  • Billie Eilish is famous for being the best vase maker in the world

  • Billie Eilish is one of the youngest songwriter and singer

Billie Eilish is one of the youngest songwriter and singer

400

What are the Five “w’s” and one “h,” abbreviated?

Who? What? Where? When? Why? And how?

500

What is her relationship with Mabinty after both of them got adopted, who adopted them, and where is he/she from?

Mabinty is now her sister and the American woman, Elaine DePrince adopted both of them.

500

What dance school did Michael DePrince go and where was it?

The Rock School of Dance in Philadelphia.

500

What is the underlying meaning of Biographical Writing?

The answer may vary — a universal solution.

Text with facts and events from their subject's life.

500

If the subject's name was Dwayne Johnson, which one is would be considered as biographical writing?

  • One of Dwayne Johnson's accomplishments is being one of the best dancers in the world

  • Dwayne Johnson has only been in 5 movies

  • Dwayne Johnson had only 2 children

  • Dwayne Johnson is very low on money

Trick Question!

None of the answers was the right one!

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What is a subject?

The person the biography is about.