What is a biography?
What is a biography?
A biography is a story about someone's life written by another person.
What is the subject pronoun in this sentence? "He loves to play soccer."
He
What is the object pronoun in this sentence? "I saw her at the park."
Her
What sport did Jesse Owens compete in?
Track and Field.
True or False: A biography is written by the person whose life it is about.
False. A biography is written by someone else.
Which subject pronoun would you use for "the dog"?
It
What object pronoun would replace “the boys” in this sentence: "I saw the boys at the store"?
Them
How many Olympic gold medals did Jesse Owens win in the 1936 Olympics?
Four
What is the difference between a biography and an autobiography?
A biography is written by someone else, while an autobiography is written by the person themselves
What subject pronoun would replace the words “Sally and Tom”?
They
Which object pronoun would replace “John” in the sentence: I want John to join me.
Him
Why is Jesse Owens a good role model?
He is a good role model because he always worked hard to achieve his goals and overcame many challenges.
Can a biography include personal opinions?
No, biographies are factual and should not include personal opinions.
What subject pronoun would you use for “I and my friend”?
We
Which object pronoun would replace “the car” in the sentence: "I want to drive the car"?
It
Why did Jesse Owens become a professional runner?
He became a professional runner because he needed to take care of his family, and he couldn’t find a job that paid well.
What type of information is usually included in a biography?
A biography includes facts about a person's life, such as birth, career, accomplishments, and challenges.
What subject pronoun is used for “the teacher”?
She or he
What is the object pronoun in this sentence? "Can you help us with our homework?"
Us
How did Jesse Owens get the nickname "Jesse"?
His teacher thought he said "Jesse" when he actually said "J.C."