Elements of a biography video

There are certain situations in life where you'll be asked to write about people — either about yourself or someone else — and knowing what information to include in a biography can be a helpful first step.

Sometimes a person's life is so full of rich details and interesting facts that it's difficult to know what to include and what to leave out; but, there are some guidelines to follow that will help you figure out what to include in a biography.

The first step in writing a biography is to decide what to include.

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This video is from Moments to Remember, a PBL unit brought to you by your friends at Blue Apple™.

Learn the story elements of a biography.

Learn the story elements of a biography.

A biography is a detailed third person account of another person's life story.

Your name · Date and place of birth · Your brand or company name · Your current position · Links to your work.

The length and content of biographies can vary significantly, but there are some common elements in all types. Consider including these elements about the subject of the biography.

Consider the length of the biography - this will help determine how much, or how little, information you should include, and how in-depth that information should be.

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