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1st Bac Writing

Unit 8: Writing Skill: Writing a Biography (كتابة سيرة ذاتية)

A biography is a detailed description of a person's life written by someone else. It follows a chronological order (from birth to the present/death). BIOGRAPHY STRUCTURE Narrative Register

1. The Introduction

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1. The Introduction

Introduce the person and say why they are famous. "Albert Einstein was a world-famous physicist..."

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2. Early Life & Education

Describe their birth, family, and schooling. Use time markers like:

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3. Career & Achievements

Focus on their professional journey and biggest successes.

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4. Conclusion & Legacy

Summarize their impact on the world. Childhood الطفولة Influential مؤثر Achievement إنجاز Eventually في نهاية المطاف

Biography Writing Tips

  • Use the Past Simple for finished events.
  • Use Time Connectors (Later, After that).
  • Don't write in the First Person ("I").
  • Don't list facts without linking them.

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