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Biography Writing (KS2)

Biography Writing (KS2)

Subject: English

Age range: 7-11

Resource type: Lesson (complete)

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19 August 2019

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This series of lessons teaches children how to plan, structure, write and edit biographies.

Can be used and adapted to Years 4-6

Included is the PowerPoint, example biography and lesson plans.

Hope it is useful.

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