3.2 Non- Fiction: Biography -Features -Functions -Examples

• describe features of a biography for literary appreciation
• examine the functions of biographies as a non- fiction text for literary appreciation
• explore various biographies for lifelong learning
• recognise the significance of a biography for lifelong learning

“Why is it significant to study a biography?”

“How does a biography differ from an autobiography?”

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1. What is a biography?
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   Describe a biography and distinguish it from an autobiography.
2. Features of a biography
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   Describe the features of a biography.
3. Functions of biographies
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   Examine the functions of biographies as non-fiction texts.
4. Kinds of biographical writing
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   Explore various kinds of biographical writing.
5. Reading and evaluating biographies
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   Explore various biographies for lifelong learning.
6. The structure of a biography
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   Describe how biographies are organised.
7. Point of view, tone and language in biography
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   Describe how a biographer's choices shape a life story.
8. The significance of a biography
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   Recognise the significance of a biography for lifelong learning.