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OMH first concert AND IT WAS SOOOO GOOD!!! I had sooo much fun they took pics after with us and we’re so nice!! ahhh loved it!! the music was great, and not to mention but sound soooo so amazing live. I loved it so much very talented group for sure.

I saw them 05/10/19 and they were terrific, very grateful for each and every fan and the fans responded with energy! Would certainly recommend, EVEN if you don't know their music super well. Just a good concert.

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The Backseat Lovers have announced 2023 North American tour dates. The four-piece will return stateside after participating in Australia and New Zealand’s Laneway Festival as well as an extensive tour of Europe and the U.K. in the first quarter of the year.

Kicking off April 18 at Vancouver’s Orpheum Theatre, the band continue to play significantly larger rooms with each new tour. Announcing multiple nights at Portland’s Roseland Ballroom, other stops include LA’s Hollywood Palladium on April 26, Nashville’s famed Ryman Auditorium on May 25, and more. Tickets go on sale this Friday, November 18 at 10AM local time.

The band is currently on a sold out fall tour where the band has been performing the new album live, in its entirety. They will end their run with two shows in the band’s hometown of Salt Lake City.

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On October 28, The Backseat Lovers released their new album Waiting To Spill (Capitol Records). The album made a big splash on the charts, coming in at No.1 Alternative New Artist Albums, No.2 Heatseekers Albums, No.4 Current Alternative Albums, No.6 Current Rock Albums, and more.

Prior to the release of the full project, the band shared early singles, “Slowing Down,” “Close Your Eyes,” and “Growing/Dying.” The album was released in digital, 180g vinyl, cassette, and CD formats. In addition to the standard black vinyl, there is a dark green vinyl edition, available only from the band’s online store, and a clear vinyl version, which can be found exclusively at indie retailers. On the new record, the band explain, “ Waiting to Spill has been one of the most important things we’ve been a part of both as people and musicians.”

Waiting to Spill is the follow-up to the group’s acclaimed 2019 debut, When We Were Friends , which racked up over 340 million global streams and featured the top 20 Alternative hit “Kilby Girl.”

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The Backseat Lovers Announce 2023 Tour Dates

In support of their October album, Waiting to Spill

The Backseat Lovers are in the midst of a fall tour right now, but if you weren’t able to snag tickets to those sold out shows, you’re in luck: The band have just announced another run of tour dates for 2023.

The Backseat Lovers’ 2023 North American tour kicks off April 18th in Vancouver and marks a noticeable step up for the Salt Lake City rockers. On their current run, the band is slated to play venues like Austin’s Stubb’s Amphitheater and Los Angeles’ The Wiltern, while next year, they’ll play Austin’s Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Greenway and LA’s Hollywood Palladium — rooms with double the capacity. Other shows include two nights at Portland’s Roseland Theater and a gig at The Anthem in Washington, D.C.

General on-sale to The Backseat Lovers’ 2023 tourbegins Friday, November 18th at 10:00 a.m. local time, and pre-sale begins Wednesday November 16th (use code HEADLINER ) via Ticketmaster . Before their North American leg begins in April, the band will tour Australia and Europe from January to March. See their full tour itinerary below.

The Backseat Lovers released their second album, Waiting to Spill , last month, and  Consequence  caught up with Joshua Harmon and company to dissect the LP Track by Track . The band also chatted with us for our  The What  Podcast during a break at Bonnaroo 2022; check out that interview here .

The Backseat Lovers 2022-23 Tour Dates: 011/14 — Austin, TX @ Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheatre 011/17 — Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern 011/22 — Salt Lake City, UT @ Capital Theatre — UT 011/23 — Salt Lake City, UT @ Capital Theatre — UT 01/30 — Auckland, NZ @ Laneway Festival Auckland 02/03 — Melbourne, AU @ Corner Hotel 02/04 — Bowen Hills, AU @ Laneway Festival Brisbane 02/05 — Lilyfield, AU @ Laneway Festival Sydney 02/07 — Sydney, AU @ Factory Theatre 02/10 — Adelaide, AU @ Laneway Festival Adelaide 02/11 — Footscray, AU @ Laneway Festival Melbourne 02/12 — Fremantle, AU @ Laneway Festival Fremantle 02/24 — Hamburg, DE @ Uebel & Gefährlich 02/25 — Berlin, DE @ Gretchen 02/26 — Munich, DE @ Technikum 02/28 — Zürich, CH @ Plaza Club 03/01 — Cologne, DE @ Bürgerhaus Stollwerck 03/02 — Nijmegen, NL @ Doornroosje 03/04 — Amsterdam, NL @ Paradiso 03/05 — Antwerp, BE @ Trix 03/06 — Paris, FR @ La Maroquinerie 03/08 — Manchester, UK @ 02 Ritz Manchester 03/09 — Birmingham, UK @ 02 Academy Birmingham 03/10 — Glasgow, UK @ QMU 03/12 — Dublin, Ireland @ Vicar Street – 03/14 — Leeds, UK @ Stylus 03/15 — Bristol, UK @ SWX 03/16 — London, UK @ 02 Forum Kentish Town 04/18 — Vancouver, BC @ Orpheum 04/19 — Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theatre 04/21 — Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater 04/22 — Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater 04/24 — Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater 04/26 — Hollywood, CA @ Hollywood Palladium 04/28 — Las Vegas, NV @ Brooklyn Bowl 04/29 — Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre 04/30 — San Diego, CA @ SOMA – Mainstage 05/15 — Denver, CO @ The Mission Ballroom 05/17 — Austin, TX @ Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Greenway 05/18 — Dallas, TX @ The Factory in Deep Ellum 05/19 — Houston, TX @ Bayou Place 05/22 – Orlando, FL @ House of Blues Orlando 5/23 — St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Landing 05/25 — Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium 05/26 — Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore Charlotte 05/27 — Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz 05/30 — Washington, DC @ The Anthem 05/31 — Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore Philadelphia 06/01 — Boston, MA @ Roadrunner 06/03 — Toronto, ON @ History

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Tickets go on sale this Friday, November 18th at 10AM local time.

The Backseat Lovers have announced today their 2023 North American tour dates. The four-piece will return stateside after participating in Australia and New Zealand's Laneway Festival as well as an extensive tour of Europe and the U.K. in the first quarter of the year. Kicking off April 18th at Vancouver's Orpheum Theatre, the band continue to play significantly larger rooms with each new tour.

Announcing multiple nights at Portland's Roseland Ballroom, other stops include LA's Hollywood Palladium on April 26th, Nashville's famed Ryman Auditorium on May 25th, and more. See all tour dates below. Tickets go on sale this Friday, November 18th at 10AM local time. Visit here for more info.

The band is currently on a sold out Fall tour where the band has been performing the new album live, in its entirety, they will end their run with two shows in the band's hometown of Salt Lake City.Full tour dates listed below.

On October 28th, The Backseat Lovers released their new album Waiting To Spill (Capitol Records). The album made a big splash on the charts, coming in at #1 Alternative New Artist Albums, #2 Heatseekers Albums, #4 Current Alternative Albums, #6 Current Rock Albums. #9 Vinyl Albums, #9 Internet Albums, #18 Current Album Sales, #21 Billboard Album Sales and #24 Billboard Top Alternative Albums.

The Backseat Lovers recently made their network television debut on CBS Mornings, performing "Slowing Down,""Know your Name" and "Growing/Dying." They will make their late night TV debut on November 17th on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. Tune in at 11:35p/10:35p CT on ABC.

Prior to the release of the full project, the band shared early singles, "Slowing Down," "Close Your Eyes" and "Growing/Dying." The album is released in digital, 180g vinyl, cassette, and CD formats. In addition to the standard black vinyl, there is a dark green vinyl edition, available only from the band's online store, and a clear vinyl version, which can be found exclusively at indie retailers. On the new record, the band explain, "Waiting to Spill has been one of the most important things we've been a part of both as people and musicians."

Waiting to Spill is the follow-up to the group's acclaimed 2019 debut, When We Were Friends, which racked up over 340 million global streams and featured the top 20 Alternative hit "Kilby Girl."

Joshua Harmon, Jonas Swanson, KJ Ward & Juice Welch - who comprise The Backseat Lovers - met while in high school and finished up their first EP, Elevator Days, just before graduation.

They've since amassed over 370 million combined global streams across their songs and sold over 55,000 tickets in just over a year, graduating to larger venues with each outing. Their electrifying live shows have garnered them a significant fan base, already selling out tours across the US and performing to huge crowds at festivals such as Lollapalooza, ACL, Outside Lands, Shaky Knees, Newport Folk Festival and many more.

The Backseat Lovers on Tour

11/14 - Austin, TX @ Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater - SOLD OUT

11/17 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern - SOLD OUT

11/22 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Capitol Theatre - SOLD OUT

11/23 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Capitol Theatre - SOLD OUT

01/30 - Auckland, New Zealand @ Laneway Festival Auckland

02/03- Melbourne, Australia @ Corner Hotel

02/04 - Bowen Hills, Australia @ Laneway Festival Brisbane

02/05 - Lilyfield, Australia @ Laneway Festival Sydney

02/07 - Sydney, Australia @ Factory Theatre

02/10 - Adelaide, Australia @ Laneway Festival Adelaide

02/11 - Footscray, Australia @ Laneway Festival Melbourne

02/12 - Fremantle, Australia @ Laneway Festival Fremantle

02/24 - Hamburg, Germany @ Uebel & Gefährlich

02/25 - Berlin, Germany @ Gretchen

02/26 - Munich, Germany @ Technikum

02/28 - Zürich, Switzerland @ Plaza Club

03/01 - Cologne, Germany @ Bürgerhaus Stollwerck

03/02 - Nijmegen, Netherlands @ Doornroosje

03/04 - Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Paradiso

03/05 - Antwerp, Belgium @ Trix

03/06 - Paris, France @ La Maroquinerie

03/08 - Manchester, UK @ 02 Ritz Manchester

03/09 - Birmingham, UK @ 02 Academy Birmingham

03/10 - Glasgow, UK @ QMU

03/12 - Dublin, Ireland @ Vicar Street -

03/14 - Leeds, UK @ Stylus

03/15 - Bristol, UK @ SWX

03/16 - London, UK @ 02 Forum Kentish Town

4/18 - Vancouver, BC @ Orpheum

4/19 - Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theatre

4/21 - Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater

4/22 - Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater

4/24 - Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater

4/26 - Hollywood, CA @ Hollywood Palladium

4/28 - Las Vegas, NV @ Brooklyn Bowl

4/29 - Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre

4/30 - San Diego, CA @ SOMA - Mainstage

5/15 - Denver, CO @ The Mission Ballroom

5/17 - Austin, TX @ Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Greenway

5/18 - Dallas, TX @ The Factory in Deep Ellum

5/19 - Houston, TX @ Bayou Place

5/22 - Orlando, FL @ House of Blues Orlando

5/23 - St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Landing

5/25 - Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium

5/26 - Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore Charlotte

5/27 - Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz

5/30 - Washington, DC @ The Anthem

5/31 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore Philadelphia

6/1 - Boston, MA @ Roadrunner

6/3 - Toronto, ON @ History

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How to Write a Biography

Biographies are big business. Whether in book form or Hollywood biopics, the lives of the famous and sometimes not-so-famous fascinate us.

While it’s true that most biographies are about people who are in the public eye, sometimes the subject is less well-known. Mostly though, famous or not, the person who is written about has led a life that is in some way incredible.

While your students will most likely have a basic understanding of a biography, it’s worth taking a little time before they put pen to paper to tease out a crystal clear definition of a biography.

What Is a Biography?

Simply put, a biography is an account of someone’s life written by someone else . While there is a genre known as a fictional biography, for the most part, biographies are, by definition, nonfiction.

Generally speaking, biographies provide an account of the subject’s life from the earliest days of their childhood right up to the present day or their death if the subject is deceased.

The job of a biography is more than just to outline the bare facts of a person’s life.

Rather than just listing the basic details of their upbringing, hobbies, education, work, relationships, and death, a well-written biography should also paint a picture of the subject’s personality, and as well as their experience of life.

A COMPLETE UNIT ON TEACHING BIOGRAPHIES

Teach your students to write AMAZING BIOGRAPHIES & AUTOBIOGRAPHIES using proven RESEARCH SKILLS and WRITING STRATEGIES .

• Understand the purpose of both forms of biography.
• Explore the language and perspective of both.
• Prompts and Challenges to engage students in writing a biography.
• Dedicated lessons for both forms of biography.
• Biographical Projects can expand students’ understanding of reading and writing a biography.
• A COMPLETE 82-PAGE UNIT – NO PREPARATION REQUIRED.

What Are the Main Features of a Biography?

Before students begin writing a biography, they’ll need to have a firm grasp of the main features of the genre. A good way to determine how well they understand these essential elements of the genre is by asking them to compile a checklist.

At a minimum, their checklists should contain the items below. Be sure to help them fill in any gaps before moving on to the writing process.

The purpose of a biography is to provide an account of someone’s life.

Biography structure.

ORIENTATION (BEGINNING) Open your biography with a strong hook to grab the reader’s attention

SEQUENCING: In most cases, biographies are written in chronological order unless you are a very competent writer consciously trying to break from this trend.

COVER: childhood, upbringing, education, influences, accomplishments, relationships, etc. – everything that helps the reader to understand the person.

CONCLUSION: Wrap your biography up with some details about what the subject is doing now if they are still alive. If they have passed away, make mention of what impact they have made and what their legacy is or will be.

BIOGRAPHY FEATURES

LANGUAGE Use descriptive and figurative language that will paint images inside your audience’s minds as they read. Use time connectives to link events.

PERSPECTIVE Biographies are written from the third person’s perspective.

DETAILS: Give specific details about people, places, events, times, dates, etc. Reflect on how events shaped the subject. You might want to include some relevant photographs with captions. A timeline may also be of use depending upon your subject and what you are trying to convey to your audience.

TENSE Written in the past tense (though ending may shift to the present/future tense)

THE PROCESS OF WRITING A BIOGRAPHY

Like any form of writing, you will find it simple if you have a plan and follow it through. These steps will ensure you cover the essential bases of writing a biography essay.

Firstly, select a subject that inspires you. Someone whose life story resonates with you and whose contribution to society intrigues you. The next step is to conduct thorough research. Engage in extensive reading, explore various sources, watch documentaries, and glean all available information to provide a comprehensive account of the person’s life.

Creating an outline is essential to organize your thoughts and information. The outline should include the person’s early life, education, career, achievements, and any other significant events or contributions. It serves as a map for the writing process, ensuring that all vital information is included.

Your biography should have an engaging introduction that captivates the reader’s attention and provides background information on the person you’re writing about. It should include a thesis statement that summarizes the main points of the biography.

Writing a biography in chronological order is crucial . You should begin with the person’s early life and move through their career and achievements. This approach provides clarity on how the person’s life unfolded and how they accomplished their goals.

A biography should be written in a narrative style , capturing the essence of the person’s life through vivid descriptions, anecdotes, and quotes. Avoid dry, factual writing and focus on creating a compelling narrative that engages the reader.

Adding personal insights and opinions can enhance the biography’s overall impact, providing a unique perspective on the person’s achievements, legacy, and impact on society.

Editing and proofreading are vital elements of the writing process. Thoroughly reviewing your biography ensures that the writing is clear, concise, and error-free. You can even request feedback from someone else to ensure that it is engaging and well-written.

Finally, including a bibliography at the end of your biography is essential. It gives credit to the sources that were used during research, such as books, articles, interviews, and websites.

Tips for Writing a Brilliant Biography

Biography writing tip #1: choose your subject wisely.

There are several points for students to reflect on when deciding on a subject for their biography. Let’s take a look at the most essential points to consider when deciding on the subject for a biography:

Interest: To produce a biography will require sustained writing from the student. That’s why students must choose their subject well. After all, a biography is an account of someone’s entire life to date. Students must ensure they choose a subject that will sustain their interest throughout the research, writing, and editing processes.

Merit: Closely related to the previous point, students must consider whether the subject merits the reader’s interest. Aside from pure labors of love, writing should be undertaken with the reader in mind. While producing a biography demands sustained writing from the author, it also demands sustained reading from the reader.

Therefore, students should ask themselves if their chosen subject has had a life worthy of the reader’s interest and the time they’d need to invest in reading their biography.

Information: Is there enough information available on the subject to fuel the writing of an entire biography? While it might be a tempting idea to write about a great-great-grandfather’s experience in the war. There would be enough interest there to sustain the author’s and the reader’s interest, but do you have enough access to information about their early childhood to do the subject justice in the form of a biography?

Biography Writing Tip #2: R esearch ! Research! Research!

While the chances are good that the student already knows quite a bit about the subject they’ve chosen. Chances are 100% that they’ll still need to undertake considerable research to write their biography.

As with many types of writing , research is an essential part of the planning process that shouldn’t be overlooked. If a student wishes to give as complete an account of their subject’s life as possible, they’ll need to put in the time at the research stage.

An effective way to approach the research process is to:

1. Compile a chronological timeline of the central facts, dates, and events of the subject’s life

2. Compile detailed descriptions of the following personal traits:

•      Physical looks
•      Character traits
•      Values and beliefs

3. Compile some research questions based on different topics to provide a focus for the research:

• Childhood : Where and when were they born? Who were their parents? Who were the other family members? What education did they receive?
• Obstacles: What challenges did they have to overcome? How did these challenges shape them as individuals?
• Legacy: What impact did this person have on the world and/or the people around them?
• Dialogue & Quotes: Dialogue and quotations by and about the subject are a great way to bring color and life to a biography. Students should keep an eagle eye out for the gems that hide amid their sources.

As the student gets deeper into their research, new questions will arise that can further fuel the research process and help to shape the direction the biography will ultimately go in.

Likewise, during the research, themes will often begin to suggest themselves. Exploring these themes is essential to bring depth to biography, but we’ll discuss this later in this article.

Research Skills:

Researching for biography writing is an excellent way for students to hone their research skills in general. Developing good research skills is essential for future academic success. Students will have opportunities to learn how to:

• Gather relevant information
• Evaluate different information sources
• Select suitable information
• Organize information into a text.

Students will have access to print and online information sources, and, in some cases, they may also have access to people who knew or know the subject (e.g. biography of a family member).

These days, much of the research will likely take place online. It’s crucial, therefore, to provide your students with guidance on how to use the internet safely and evaluate online sources for reliability. This is the era of ‘ fake news ’ and misinformation after all!

COMPLETE TEACHING UNIT ON INTERNET RESEARCH SKILLS USING GOOGLE SEARCH

Teach your students ESSENTIAL SKILLS OF THE INFORMATION ERA to become expert DIGITAL RESEARCHERS.

⭐How to correctly ask questions to search engines on all devices.

⭐ How to filter and refine your results to find exactly what you want every time.

⭐ Essential Research and critical thinking skills for students.

⭐ Plagiarism, Citing and acknowledging other people’s work.

⭐ How to query, synthesize and record your findings logically.

BIOGRAPHY WRITING Tip #3: Find Your Themes In Biography Writing

Though predominantly a nonfiction genre, the story still plays a significant role in good biography writing. The skills of characterization and plot structuring are transferable here. And, just like in fiction, exploring themes in a biographical work helps connect the personal to the universal. Of course, these shouldn’t be forced; this will make the work seem contrived, and the reader may lose faith in the truthfulness of the account. A biographer needs to gain and maintain the trust of the reader.

Fortunately, themes shouldn’t need to be forced. A life well-lived is full of meaning, and the themes the student writer is looking for will emerge effortlessly from the actions and events of the subject’s life. It’s just a case of learning how to spot them.

One way to identify the themes in a life is to look for recurring events or situations in a person’s life. These should be apparent from the research completed previously. The students should seek to identify these patterns that emerge in the subject’s life. For example, perhaps they’ve had to overcome various obstacles throughout different periods of their life. In that case, the theme of overcoming adversity is present and has been identified.

Usually, a biography has several themes running throughout, so be sure your students work to identify more than one theme in their subject’s life.

BIOGRAPHY WRITING Tip: #4 Put Something of Yourself into the Writing

While the defining feature of a biography is that it gives an account of a person’s life, students must understand that this is not all a biography does. Relating the facts and details of a subject’s life is not enough. The student biographer should not be afraid to share their thoughts and feelings with the reader throughout their account of their subject’s life.

The student can weave some of their personality into the fabric of the text by providing commentary and opinion as they relate the events of the person’s life and the wider social context at the time. Unlike the detached and objective approach we’d expect to find in a history textbook, in a biography, student-writers should communicate their enthusiasm for their subject in their writing.

This makes for a more intimate experience for the reader, as they get a sense of getting to know the author and the subject they are writing about.

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“The Rock ‘n’ Roll King: Elvis Presley”

Elvis Aaron Presley, born on January 8, 1935, was an amazing singer and actor known as the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.” Even though he’s been dead for nearly 50 years, I can’t help but be fascinated by his incredible life!

Elvis grew up in Tupelo, Mississippi, in a tiny house with his parents and twin brother. His family didn’t have much money, but they shared a love for music. Little did they know Elvis would become a music legend!

When he was only 11 years old, Elvis got his first guitar. He taught himself to play and loved singing gospel songs. As he got older, he started combining different music styles like country, blues, and gospel to create a whole new sound – that’s Rock ‘n’ Roll!

In 1954, at the age of 19, Elvis recorded his first song, “That’s All Right.” People couldn’t believe how unique and exciting his music was. His famous hip-swinging dance moves also made him a sensation!

Elvis didn’t just rock the music scene; he also starred in movies like “Love Me Tender” and “Jailhouse Rock.” But fame came with challenges. Despite facing ups and downs, Elvis kept spreading happiness through his music.

Tragically, Elvis passed away in 1977, but his music and charisma live on. Even today, people worldwide still enjoy his songs like “Hound Dog” and “Can’t Help Falling in Love.” Elvis Presley’s legacy as the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll will live forever.

Long Live the King: I wish I’d seen him.

Elvis Presley, the Rock ‘n’ Roll legend born on January 8, 1935, is a captivating figure that even a modern-day teen like me can’t help but admire. As I delve into his life, I wish I could have experienced the magic of his live performances.

Growing up in Tupelo, Mississippi, Elvis faced challenges but found solace in music. At 11, he got his first guitar, a symbol of his journey into the world of sound. His fusion of gospel, country, and blues into Rock ‘n’ Roll became a cultural phenomenon.

The thought of being in the audience during his early performances, especially when he recorded “That’s All Right” at 19, sends shivers down my spine. Imagining the crowd’s uproar and feeling the revolutionary energy of that moment is a dream I wish I could have lived.

Elvis wasn’t just a musical prodigy; he was a dynamic performer. His dance moves, the embodiment of rebellion, and his roles in films like “Love Me Tender” and “Jailhouse Rock” made him a true icon.

After watching him on YouTube, I can’t help but feel a little sad that I’ll never witness the King’s live performances. The idea of swaying to “Hound Dog” or being enchanted by “Can’t Help Falling in Love” in person is a missed opportunity. Elvis may have left us in 1977, but he was the king of rock n’ roll. Long live the King!

Elvis Presley: A Teen’s Take on the Rock ‘n’ Roll Icon”

Elvis Presley, born January 8, 1935, was a revolutionary force in the music world, earning his title as the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.” Exploring his life, even as a 16-year-old today, I’m captivated by the impact he made.

Hailing from Tupelo, Mississippi, Elvis grew up in humble beginnings, surrounded by the love of his parents and twin brother. It’s inspiring to think that, despite financial challenges, this young man would redefine the music scene.

At 11, Elvis got his first guitar, sparking a self-taught journey into music. His early gospel influences evolved into a unique fusion of country, blues, and gospel, creating the electrifying genre of Rock ‘n’ Roll. In 1954, at only 19, he recorded “That’s All Right,” marking the birth of a musical legend.

Elvis wasn’t just a musical innovator; he was a cultural phenomenon. His rebellious dance moves and magnetic stage presence challenged the norms. He transitioned seamlessly into acting, starring in iconic films like “Love Me Tender” and “Jailhouse Rock.”

However, fame came at a cost, and Elvis faced personal struggles. Despite the challenges, his music continued to resonate. Even now, classics like “Hound Dog” and “Can’t Help Falling in Love” transcend generations.

Elvis Presley’s impact on music and culture is undeniable. He was known for his unique voice, charismatic persona, and electrifying performances. He sold over one billion records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling solo artists in history. He received numerous awards throughout his career, including three Grammy Awards and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

Elvis’s influence can still be seen in today’s music. Many contemporary artists, such as Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, and Justin Timberlake, have cited Elvis as an inspiration. His music continues to be featured in movies, TV shows, and commercials.

Elvis left us in 1977, but his legacy lives on. I appreciate his breaking barriers and fearlessly embracing his artistic vision. Elvis Presley’s impact on music and culture is timeless, a testament to the enduring power of his artistry. His music has inspired generations and will continue to do so for many years to come.

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BIOGRAPHY WRITING TEACHING IDEAS AND LESSONS

We have compiled a sequence of biography-related lessons or teaching ideas that you can follow as you please. They are straightforward enough for most students to follow without further instruction.

BIOGRAPHY LESSON IDEA # 1:

This session aims to give students a broader understanding of what makes a good biography.

Once your students have compiled a comprehensive checklist of the main features of a biography, allow them to use it to assess some biographies from your school library or on the internet using the feature checklist.

When students have assessed a selection of biographies, take some time as a class to discuss them. You can base the discussion around the following prompts:

• Which biographies covered all the criteria from their checklist?
• Which biographies didn’t?
• Which biography was the most readable in terms of structure?
• Which biography do you think was the least well-structured? How would you improve this?

Looking at how other writers have interpreted the form will help students internalize the necessary criteria before attempting to produce a biography. Once students have a clear understanding of the main features of the biography, they’re ready to begin work on writing a biography.

When the time does come to put pen to paper, be sure they’re armed with the following top tips to help ensure they’re as well prepared as possible.

BIOGRAPHY LESSON IDEA # 2:

This session aims to guide students through the process of selecting the perfect biography subject.

Instruct students to draw up a shortlist of three potential subjects for the biography they’ll write.

Using the three criteria mentioned in the writing guide (Interest, Merit, and Information), students award each potential subject a mark out of 5 for each of the criteria. In this manner, students can select the most suitable subject for their biography.

BIOGRAPHY LESSON IDEA # 3:

This session aims to get students into the researching phase and then prioritise events and organise them chronologically.

Students begin by making a timeline of their subject’s life, starting with their birth and ending with their death or the present day. If the student has yet to make a final decision on the subject of their biography, a family member will often serve well for this exercise as a practice exercise.

Students should research and gather the key events of the person’s life, covering each period of their life from when they were a baby, through childhood and adolescence, right up to adulthood and old age. They should then organize these onto a timeline. Students can include photographs with captions if they have them.

They can present these to the class when they have finished their timelines.

BIOGRAPHY LESSON IDEA # 4:

Instruct students to look over their timeline, notes, and other research. Challenge them to identify three patterns that repeat throughout the subject’s life and sort all the related events and incidents into specific categories.

Students should then label each category with a single word. This is the thematic concept or the broad general underlying idea. After that, students should write a sentence or two expressing what the subject’s life ‘says’ about that concept.

This is known as the thematic statement . With the thematic concepts and thematic statements identified, the student now has some substantial ideas to explore that will help bring more profound meaning and wider resonance to their biography.

BIOGRAPHY LESSON IDEA # 5:

Instruct students to write a short objective account of an event in their own life. They can write about anyone from their past. It needn’t be more than a couple of paragraphs, but the writing should be strictly factual, focusing only on the objective details of what happened.

Once they have completed this, it’s time to rewrite the paragraph, but they should include some opinion and personal commentary this time.

The student here aims to inject some color and personality into their writing, to transform a detached, factual account into a warm, engaging story.

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To Conclude

By this stage, your students should have an excellent technical overview of a biography’s essential elements.

They should be able to choose their subject in light of how interesting and worthy they are, as well as give consideration to the availability of information out there. They should be able to research effectively and identify emerging themes in their research notes. And finally, they should be able to bring some of their personality and uniqueness into their retelling of the life of another.

Remember that writing a biography is not only a great way to develop a student’s writing skills; it can be used in almost all curriculum areas. For example, to find out more about a historical figure in History, to investigate scientific contributions to Science, or to celebrate a hero from everyday life.

Biography is an excellent genre for students to develop their writing skills and to find inspiration in the lives of others in the world around them.

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How to Write a Biography (Examples & Templates)

A biography is a written account of a person’s life that details their life in chronological order. Another person usually writes this detailed account, and it contains reports of their childhood, career, major life events, relationships, and social impact. It also details their relationships with their family, children, and life accomplishments.

The best way to find out more about a popular figure is through reading their biographies, so you need to make sure you get the correct information. Before writing a biography, you need to do a lot of research and interviews to represent a person’s life accurately.

Types of Biography

A biography is the story of someone’s life as written by another writer. Most biographies of popular figures are written years, or even decades, after their deaths. Authors write biographies of popular figures due to either a lack of information on the subject or personal interest.

A biography aims to share a person’s story or highlight a part of their life.

There are different types of biographies, depending on the story. Some biographies are written true to the story, while some are written as fictional works. Biographies can give you true understanding of a person on an internal as well as external level along with a lot of life lessons.

Autobiography

An autobiography is different from a biography because it is written by the subject of the story, themselves. The author writes in the first-person narrative, and it flows step-by-step like a story of their life. Autobiographies contain personal accounts of the subject’s life, along with their perspectives and opinions on events in their life.

How To Write a Biography

Pick a subject.

Picking a subject is the first step in writing a biography. You can pick an already famous person or a relatively unknown person with a great life story. If you already have a few in mind, you can start by asking yourself some questions such as;

• What has the subject accomplished that makes them a good subject?
• Have they had an impact on society?
• Is the subject a celebrity or a well-known personality?
• Will the biography appeal to a wide audience?

Get Permission

When you pick a subject, the next thing to do is to get permission from them or their family or rights owners. Although, with some historical figures, there may not be any need for permission. Getting permission from your subject makes it easier for you to get stories to put into your book. You can get the chance to obtain additional personal stories and anecdotes that will make your book more interesting by doing so as well.

Do The Research

Research is the most important part of a biography’s process as the entire content of the book is dependent on it. Irrespective of what you know about the subject, you need to carry out as much research as possible to get the story’s facts precisely.

Biography research comes from various sources, depending on the book’s subject. Firsthand reports from family, friends, or personal accounts from the subjects are primary sources. They are usually the most accurate and reliable, and they are crucial for a biography. Secondary sources come from other sources like magazines or documentaries.

Pick a Format

Biographies come in various formats, with each of them having their pros and cons. A typical biography will start at the beginning, usually with the birth and childhood of the subject. Yet, if the biography’s theme involves a different event in their life, the author may want to explore the flashback option or one with concurrent events from different times.

Usually, biographies have a theme or a general life lesson at the center. The author’s role is to tell the subject’s story leading up to the major event.

Which-ever format you choose should place the theme at the center, with the other events detailing the journey.

Create a Timeline Of The Story

Since a biography takes place in chronological order, there needs to be a timeline of the events in the right order. The timeline should contain the key events in the subject’s life, in the order the author plans on revealing them. A great way to declutter the story and keep it interesting is to use flashbacks . This way, the author can introduce past events and explain later events excluding the element of monotony.

Add In Your Thoughts

The good thing about biographies is that you don’t have to stick to the hard facts only. As the author, you can share your opinions and emotions in writing. The author has the freedom to do this by commenting on a significant action by the subject in a manner that describes why they feel the subject may have done what they did.

The author can also include commentary on events depicted in the biography – how it was influenced society or its impact on the lives around them. Recounting these events through a different perspective can make the biography more relatable and interesting to read.

FAQ’s

Why is a biography template important.

A biography template has an outline that makes the writing easier for the author. Biography templates usually contain a sample timeline, format, and questions that provide more information about the subject. With a great biography template, you can cut your writing time in half and spend less time coming up with an outline.

How are biographies better in comparison to autobiographies

Since a different person writes biographies, they tend to be more objective and somewhat accurate than autobiographies. An autobiography tells things from the author’s perspective, so their views and perspective cloud it. Thus, a biography will likely tell a more factual story.

These are the important steps you need to take to help you write a great biography. Now, to make things easier for you, we have a free customizable autobiography and biography template that you can use to start your first book. Get the template and start writing today

What are some of the most important elements to keep in consideration while writing a biography?

Any author looking to write a biography must consider the factors below. They aren’t the only important factors, but a biography isn’t complete without them. • Date and place of their birth • Academic background • Professional expertise • Death, if deceased • Facts and anecdotes about the person • Main accomplishments • Detailed accounts of their child and adult life

Biographies tell the untold stories of some incredibly relevant people in the world. But biographies are not always strictly accurate. So, every biographer needs to follow the necessary steps to provide a biography with all the requirements.

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Video: Writing Biographies Scaffolding Notes 1: Vocabulary Overview EXERCISE 1: Compare and contrast a biography and an autobiography. Use the Interactive Venn Diagram to record the difference between autobiography and biography. Scaffolding Notes 2: Biography vs Autobiography Chart EXERCISE 2: Identify the sentences that answer the given questions to show the structure and features of a sample biography. Scaffolding Notes 3: Question Prompts for Biography EXERCISE 3: Determine the author’s use of narrative language and techniques for the given sample biography – Part 1. EXERCISE 4: Determine the author’s use of narrative language and techniques for the given sample biography – Part 2. EXERCISE 5: DIFFERENTIATION - Demonstrate your knowledge of writing a biography by attempting any one of the following tasks. Focus on content, ideas, organization, voice, word choice, vocabulary, sentence structure and conventions as suggested by rubrics. Scaffolding Notes 4: Writing a Biography Rubrics EXERCISE 6: Follow either the graphic organizer or Bio Cube to plan a biography on a chosen person. Scaffolding Notes 5: Biography Graphic Organiser Use Bio Cube from Cube Creator to develop an outline of a person whose biography you want to write. Use specific prompts to describe a person’s significance, background and personality. EXERCISE 7: Follow the biography structure to organise the first draft of a planned biography on the chosen person. Scaffolding Notes 6: Biography Structure EXERCISE 8: Use the checklist to evaluate each other’s work with constructive feedback. Scaffolding Notes 7: Biography Checklist EXERCISE 9: Use the rubrics to evaluate each other’s work with constructive feedback. Scaffolding Notes 8: Biography Rubrics EXERCISE 10: Follow the teacher instructions and student feedback to write the final draft of the drafted biography. Write your own biography and publish it on Writing with Writers. Scaffolding Notes 9: Sample Biography – Helen Keller Scaffolding Notes 10: Transitions – Connective Words Scaffolding Notes 11: Adjective Types and Adverb Types Scaffolding Notes 12: Active Verbs Scaffolding Notes 13: Sentence Types Select Biographies and Memoirs and list them under the headings based on people whose work was in sports, science, engineering, the arts and anything else that may grab a student passing by the table. EXERCISE 11: Read an extract from the biography of Albert Einstein and answer the comprehension questions. EXERCISE 12: Online Exercise: English ESL Biography Worksheets

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A unit bundle of 4 products with 6 sessions on teaching and learning resources of WRITING A BIOGRAPHY based on New Bloom's Taxonomy. After completing this unit students will be able to: SESSION 1 - REMEMBERING: STRUCTURE & FEATURES - Identify the sentences that show the structure and features of a sample biography. SESSION 2 - UNDERSTANDING: LANGUAGE & TECHNIQUES - Determine the author's use of narrative language and techniques in a sample biography. SESSION 3 - APPLYING: PLAN - Use either the graphic organizer or Bio Cube to plan a biography on a chosen person. SESSION 4 - ANALYSING: DRAFT - Follow the biography structure to organise the first draft of a planned biography on the chosen person. SESSION 5 - EVALUATING: FEEDBACK - Refer to the checklist and the rubric to evaluate each other’s work with constructive feedback. SESSION 6 - CREATING: BIOGRAPHY - Follow the teacher instructions and student feedback to write the final draft of the drafted biography and publish it on Writing for Writers. This download includes: Scaffolding Notes: 13 Handouts Worksheets with Answers: 11 Exercises Unit Lesson Plan with Resources: 6 Sessions PowerPoint Presentation: 6 Sessions Here are some possible uses for these in your classroom: To challenge early finishers For effective tutoring As ESL stations and sub tubs As holiday work and homework For small group collaborations For an end of unit assessments For reinforcement and enrichment

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A unit set of scaffolding notes with 6 sessions on teaching and learning resources of writing a biography based on New Bloom's Taxonomy. This download includes: Scaffolding Notes 1: Vocabulary Overview. Scaffolding Notes 2: Biography vs Autobiography Chart. Scaffolding Notes 3: Question Prompts for Biography.

BIOGRAPHY WRITING Tip: #4 Put Something of Yourself into the Writing. While the defining feature of a biography is that it gives an account of a person's life, students must understand that this is not all a biography does. Relating the facts and details of a subject's life is not enough.

A biography is the story of someone's life as written by another writer. Most biographies of popular figures are written years, or even decades, after their deaths. Authors write biographies of popular figures due to either a lack of information on the subject or personal interest. A biography aims to share a person's story or highlight a ...

A collection of resources to use when teaching your students about the biography text type. Resources include planning templates, checklists, writing scaffolds, sequencing activities, posters and word wall vocabulary.

By scaffolding the writing and providing students with the sentence structure, even my lowest readers and writers can participate in the oral reports. For second graders, I use the most scaffolded versions of the "report". For older students, I increase the expectations and require more writing and deeper thinking. Biography Research QR COdes

If you're interested in writing a biography, the following steps can get you started: 1. Get permission. Once you've chosen the subject of the biography, seek permission to write about their life. While in some cases it may not be necessary (like if the subject is a public figure or deceased), getting permission will make the research ...

Scaffolding Notes 4: Writing a Biography Rubrics EXERCISE 6: Follow either the graphic organizer or Bio Cube to plan a biography on a chosen person. Scaffolding Notes 5: Biography Graphic Organiser Use Bio Cube from Cube Creator to develop an outline of a person whose biography you want to write. Use specific prompts to describe a person's ...

The current qualitative research study, which was part of this larger project, focused on biography writing in Eva Rodriguez's third grade sheltered English immersion (SEI) class. To enhance language learning, reading comprehension, and writing skills, the teacher and students deconstructed and jointly constructed biographical text.

A unit set of scaffolding notes with 6 sessions on teaching and learning resources of writing a biography based on New Bloom's Taxonomy.After completing this unit students will be able to:SESSION 1 - REMEMBERING: STRUCTURE & FEATURES - Identify the sentences that show the structure and features ...

"It is Hard Fun": Scaffolded Biography Writing With English Learners "It is Hard Fun": Scaffolded Biography Writing With English Learners Pavlak, Christina M. 2013-02-01 00:00:00 Introduction Teaching students to write for multiple purposes is a challenging but necessary task. This article offers an example of how a scaffolded approach to genre‐based instruction can enhance students ...

405 "I T IS H A RD F U N" Scaffolded Biography Writing With English Learners Christina M. Pavlak Teaching students to write for multiple purposes is a challenging but necessary task. This article offers an example of how a scaffolded approach to genre-based instruction can enhance students' writing.

Provide your students with this Biography Template when they are learning about biography writing. The template scaffolds the structure of a biography. Teach Starter Publishing. We create premium quality, downloadable teaching resources for primary/elementary school teachers that make classrooms buzz!

Completing a biography research guide will help your students remain focused and on task. The format and structure of the research guide is based on the needs of your students. Hopefully, the items listed below will point you in the right direction. Cover Page: It's important to review the meaning of the term biography and require students to ...

When scaffolding students' writing, the teacher was found to guide students either by offering them correct (limited) choices, or wise (open) choices with the overall purpose of steering ...

The biography questions listed here are designed to uncover the personal and human side of these figures, providing insights into their daily lives, relationships, and personal philosophies. Students can gain a broader perspective, going beyond the standard facts and dates to truly connect with these individuals on a more personal level.

This KS2 Mini Biography Writing Frame can be used to write about a celebrity, a family member, or someone they have been learning about in class. The child biography template is set out nicely with boxes which are ideal for writing down facts about your child's chosen individual. This biography writing frame is ideal for year 3 and 4 classes ...

Are your students studying biographies? This is the perfect writing activity to support students in writing their own biographies! In this scaffolded writing activity, students will be planning a biography about a fellow classmate. They can start by partnering up and using this page to interview the...

A unit lesson presentation with 6 sessions on teaching and learning resources of writing a biography based on New Bloom's Taxonomy. This download includes: Video: Writing Biographies. Scaffolding Notes 1: Vocabulary Overview. EXERCISE 1: Compare and contrast a biography and an autobiography. Use the Interactive Venn Diagram to record the ...

Using Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) as a theoretical framework, a team of university staff and educators at a traditionally under-performing urban elementary school built a collaboration aimed at enhancing writing instruction. The current qualitative research study, which was part of this larger project, focused on biography writing in Eva Rodriguez's third grade sheltered English ...

See the scaffolded biography writing unit by downloading the preview. Scaffolding is the sequencing of content, materials, and tasks. All terms are defined. Simply move through the materials, bit-by-bit, as time allows. The biography unit includes: Teaching directions.An anchor chart, "What is a Bi...

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Results for ‛Biography Scaffold' 87 teaching resources Biography Scaffold Sort: Relevance . Year Levels Foundation Year 4. Preschool / Kindergarten 2. Year 1 15. Year 2 20. Year 3 38. ... Biography Writing Checklist - Structure, Language and Features PDF Word Year s ...

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Moscow metro private tours.

• 2-hour tour $87:  10 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with hotel pick-up and drop-off
• 3-hour tour $137:  20 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with Russian lunch in beautifully-decorated Metro Diner + hotel pick-up and drop off. 
• Metro pass is included in the price of both tours.

Highlight of Metro Tour

• Visit 10 must-see stations of Moscow metro on 2-hr tour and 20 Metro stations on 3-hr tour, including grand Komsomolskaya station with its distinctive Baroque décor, aristocratic Mayakovskaya station with Soviet mosaics, legendary Revolution Square station with 72 bronze sculptures and more!
• Explore Museum of Moscow Metro and learn a ton of technical and historical facts;
• Listen to the secrets about the Metro-2, a secret line supposedly used by the government and KGB;
• Experience a selection of most striking features of Moscow Metro hidden from most tourists and even locals;
• Discover the underground treasure of Russian Soviet past – from mosaics to bronzes, paintings, marble arches, stained glass and even paleontological elements;
• Learn fun stories and myths about Coffee Ring, Zodiac signs of Moscow Metro and more;
• Admire Soviet-era architecture of pre- and post- World War II perious;
• Enjoy panoramic views of Sparrow Hills from Luzhniki Metro Bridge – MetroMost, the only station of Moscow Metro located over water and the highest station above ground level;
• If lucky, catch a unique «Aquarelle Train» – a wheeled picture gallery, brightly painted with images of peony, chrysanthemums, daisies, sunflowers and each car unit is unique;
• Become an expert at navigating the legendary Moscow Metro system;
• Have fun time with a very friendly local;
• + Atmospheric Metro lunch in Moscow’s the only Metro Diner (included in a 3-hr tour)

Hotel Pick-up

Metro stations:.

Komsomolskaya

Novoslobodskaya

Prospekt Mira

Belorusskaya

Mayakovskaya

Novokuznetskaya

Revolution Square

Sparrow Hills

+ for 3-hour tour

Victory Park

Slavic Boulevard

Vystavochnaya

Dostoevskaya

Elektrozavodskaya

Partizanskaya

Museum of Moscow Metro

• Drop-off  at your hotel, Novodevichy Convent, Sparrow Hills or any place you wish
• + Russian lunch  in Metro Diner with artistic metro-style interior for 3-hour tour

Fun facts from our Moscow Metro Tours:

From the very first days of its existence, the Moscow Metro was the object of civil defense, used as a bomb shelter, and designed as a defense for a possible attack on the Soviet Union.

At a depth of 50 to 120 meters lies the second, the coded system of Metro-2 of Moscow subway, which is equipped with everything you need, from food storage to the nuclear button.

According to some sources, the total length of Metro-2 reaches over 150 kilometers.

The Museum was opened on Sportivnaya metro station on November 6, 1967. It features the most interesting models of trains and stations.

Coffee Ring

The first scheme of Moscow Metro looked like a bunch of separate lines. Listen to a myth about Joseph Stalin and the main brown line of Moscow Metro.

Zodiac Metro

According to some astrologers, each of the 12 stops of the Moscow Ring Line corresponds to a particular sign of the zodiac and divides the city into astrological sector.

Astrologers believe that being in a particular zadiac sector of Moscow for a long time, you attract certain energy and events into your life.

Paleontological finds 

Red marble walls of some of the Metro stations hide in themselves petrified inhabitants of ancient seas. Try and find some!

• Every day each car in  Moscow metro passes  more than 600 km, which is the distance from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
• Moscow subway system is the  5th in the intensity  of use (after the subways of Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai).
• The interval in the movement of trains in rush hour is  90 seconds .

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow tour.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility during the walking tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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