"Author Biography" Lesson Plans & Worksheets Reviewed by Teachers

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Brandeis University: Author Biographies: Samuel Langhorne Clemens: Mark Twain

For Students 9th - 10th

Biography of American popular author and humorist Mark Twain, with personal and career information, and a list of important works.

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Sue Monk Kidd: Author (Biography)

For Students 9th - 10th

Biographical information about Sue Monk Kidd from her own home page. The biography is rather extensive. Also includes a list of her writing awards.

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Brandeis University: Author Biographies: Niccolo (Di Bernardo) Machiavelli

For Students 9th - 10th

A detailed biography of Machiavelli, including discussions of his major works and his ideas about the nature of political power, prepared for a university-level philosophy course.

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Brandeis University: Author Biographies: Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

For Students 9th - 10th

An insightful and detailed view of the life and writings of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley.

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National Endowment for the Arts: The Big Read: Their Eyes Were Watching God

For Students 9th - 10th

Guide to Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God, with historical information, author biography, discussion questions, and a ten-lesson unit of study including activities, homework assignments, project ideas, and essay topics....

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Scholastic: Biography: Angela Shelf Medearis

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Read this biography to learn about historical fiction author Angela Shelf Medearis. Links to a list of her books, an interview, and an author's visit kit are provided.

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Scholastic: Biography: Dan Greenburg

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Read this biography to learn about best-selling author Dan Greenburn. Links to an author visit kit and to a list of his books are available.

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Scholastic: Biography: Patrick Jennings

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Read this biography to learn about author Patrick Jennings. Links to his website, an author visit kit, and a list of his books are available.

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Scholastic: Biography: Susan Campbell Bartoletti

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Read this biography to learn about award winning author Susan Campbell Bartoletti. Links to her website, a video interview, an author visit kit, and a list of her books are available.

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Scholastic: Biography: Tracy Mack

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Read this biography to learn about award winning author Tracy Mack. Links to an author's visit kit and a list of her books are also available

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Scholastic: Biography: Bruce Mc Millan

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Read this biography to learn about author Bruce McMillan. Links to his website and a list of his books are also available.

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Scholastic: Biography: Catherine O'neill Grace

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Read this biography to learn about author Catherine O'Neill Grace. A link to a list of her books is available.

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Scholastic: Biography: Chris D'lacey

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Read this biography to learn about author Chris d'Lacey. A link to a list of her books is available.

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Scholastic: Biography: Cornelia Funke

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Read this biography to learn about author Cornelia Funke. Links to her website, an interview, an audio slideshow, and a list of her books are available.

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Scholastic: Biography: Jane Kurtz

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Read this biography to learn about author Jane Kurtz. Links to her website and a list of her books are also available.

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Scholastic: Biography: Joyce Dunbar

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Read this biography to learn about author Joyce Dunbar. Links to her website and a list of her books are available.

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Scholastic: Biography: Judith Ortiz Cofer

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Read this biography to learn about award winning author Judith Ortiz Cofer.

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Scholastic: Biography: Kate Klise

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Read this biography to learn about author Kate Klise. Links to her website, a video interview, and a list of her books are available.

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Scholastic: Biography: Lee Miller

For Students 1st - 9th

Read this biography to learn about author Lee Miller. A link to a list of her books is provided.

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Scholastic: Biography: Michael Malloy

For Students 9th - 10th

Read this biography to learn about historical fiction author Michael Malloy. A link to a list of his books is provided.

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Scholastic: Biography: Molly Bang

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Read this biography to learn about award winning author Molly Bang. Links to her website and a list of her books are available.

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Scholastic: Biography: Nic Bishop

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Read this biography to learn about author and photographer Nic Bishop. Links to his website, a video interview, and a list of his books are available.

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