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Center Sign: Biographies
This mini-unit features reading comprehensions related to the Lewis and Clark expedition, including brief biographies of the two explorers and Sacagawea. small image
Comprehension: Lewis and Clark (elementary)
A one page biographical reading comprehension piece about America's first female African-American millionaire is followed by 4 multiple choice questions and 5 questions requiring short written responses. small image
Biography: Madame C. J. Walker (elem/upper)
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Biography: Nikola Tesla
A brief biography with reading comprehension questions. small image
Biography: U. S. President George Washington (elem)
A biography of the famous aviator, followed by multiple choice comprehension questions. Amelia Earhart's birthday is July 24th. small image
Biography: Amelia Earhart (upper elem/middle)
Biography of scientist Gertrude Belle Elion, a chemist who developed a number of lifesaving drugs. small image
Biography: Gertrude Belle Elion
Report planner, KWL, and a lined page to write a report about a famous Chinese person. small image
Research & Report Form: Famous Chinese Person
Use this form to write a report on a famous astronaut. small image
Report Form: Famous Astronaut
Targeted questions in a
Biography Form: Fairy Tale Character
Use this 'Biography: E. B. White (upper elem)' printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. Your students will love this 'Biography: E. B. White (upper elem)'. A biography of the famous author. small image
E. B. White (upper elem) Biography
Report on a famous Japanese person with this handy report form. small image
Biography Form: Japanese
Use this 'Writing Prompt: State Similes' printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. Your students will love this 'Writing Prompt: State Similes'. Explains what a simile is, gives some examples, and then encourages students to write and illustrate their own similes about their state. small image
State Similes Writing Prompt
Very simple biography of the famous ballplayer. small image
Biography: Jackie Robinson (primary)
An introduction to the golfer, followed by 3 multiple choice questions and 4 questions that require brief written response. small image
Biography: Tiger Woods (upper elem)
Even Einstein marvelled at the discoveries made by Edwin Hubble, for whom the Hubble Telescope is named. Find out more about this amazing scientist! small image
Biography: Edwin Hubble (upper elem/ middle)
This reading comprehension, part of our Pirates unit, tells the story of one of the world's most famous pirates. Ever wonder why Edward Teach was called Blackbeard? Find out with this informative lesson. small image
Comprehension: Pirates! featuring Blackbeard (elementary)
James Cook was the greatest explorer of his time, and the greatest Pacific explorer of all time. Learn more about him with this biographical mini-unit. small image
Biography: James Cook (upper elementary)
Learn more about the statesman/inventor with a reading comprehension, word scramble, and word search. small image
Biography: Benjamin Franklin (elementary)
Use this 'Biography: Meet Author Marc Brown (primary/elem)' printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. Your students will love this 'Biography: Meet Author Marc Brown (primary/elem)'. The writer of the popular 'Arthur' series is profiled in this mini-unit, which features a reading comprehension, a word find, creative writing prompts, and more. small image
Meet Author Marc Brown (primary/elem) Biography
This double reading comprehension is a great introduction to the often miscategorized legume, and to the scientist who discovered over 300 uses for it. small image
Comprehension: Peanuts and George Washington Carver (upper el/middle)
This biography of the first person to photograph single snow crystals works well in conjunction with science lessons or as a
Biography: "Snowflake" Bentley (elem/upper elem)
Pre-reading discussion questions and vocabulary building, combined with two reading comprehensions that cover two of Alexander's famous moments. small image
Biography: Alexander the Great (upper elem/middle)
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Biography: Homer
A factual reading comprehension about the author of
Biography: Harriet Beecher Stowe (upper elem/middle)
Biography of the famous and prolific Greek tragedian. small image
Biography: Sophocles
Biography of the famous and prolific Greek tragedian. small image
Biography: Euripides
Biography of the most renowned comic playwright of ancient Greece. small image
Biography: Aristophanes
Biography of the famous Greek philosopher. small image
Biography: Plato
Match the clues to the names of twelve historical figures of the American Revolution. small image
Biography: The American Revolution - Who Am I?
A fact-filled reading comprehension profiling the famous Girl Scouts' founder. small image
Biography: Juliette Gordon Low (upper elementary)
A two-page form for filling in a brief biography. small image
Biography Form: Black History Month (primary/elem)
A one-page form for filling in a brief biography. small image
Biography Form: Black History Month (primary/elem)
A reading comprehension on the life of
Biography: Louis Armstrong (elem)
Possibly the best contralto of all time is profiled in this reading comprehension. small image
Biography: Marian Anderson (upper elem)
You don't have to eat haggis to appreciate the Scottish poet who wrote
Biography: Robert Burns (upper elem)
A reading comprehension about the famous German composer. small image
Biography: Johann Sebastian Bach (upper elem/middle)
A reading comprehension about the famous sons of the famous German composer, Johann Sebastian Bach. small image
Biography: Bach's Sons (upper elementary/middle)
A reading comprehension about the French impressionist. small image
Biography: Claude Monet (upper elementary/ middle)
Biography of the first President of the United States, with comprehension and sequencing questions. small image
Biography: U. S. President; George Washington (upper elem/ middle)