Biographies in Grade 4

Several fourth grade classes are exploring significant people from the past and contemporary times. After reading Martin's Big Words, a story about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., students identified common features found in biographies. Students thought carefully about the inspiration, significant contributions, characteristics, and obstacles faced by the person featured in their book.

We have an extensive biography collection in our library. Students learned how to search the catalog for biographies and locate them on the shelf. While some students found books about a person they admire, many were surprised to discover people they had never even heard of! Look out for some great biography projects in Grade Four!