Biographical Writing
(Lesson, page 1)


Pre-Reading/Listening Activity: You are going to learn about the grammar and language features of a biography. Before you read the biography text, warm up with some facts about the person the biography is about, President Obama.

Instructions: Below are pictures and facts about the 44th president of the United States, Barack Hussein Obama.  Study them, watch the video and take the quiz below.  These details will help you as you read the biography on the next page.




Hail to the Chief!
Obama_father_mother
President Obama's father, Barack Obama Sr. and his mother, Stanley Ann Dunham
 Obama_family_portrait
President Obama with First Lady, Michelle, and his two daughters, Malia and Sasha.
 Gramps_and_Toots
President Obama with his grandfather and grandmother, whom he called "Gramps" and "Toot".



Hawaii
President Obama was born in Honolulu, Hawaii.
President Obama's swearing-in ceremony to start his second term in office.
 Columbia_University
President Obama attended Columbia University in New York City.




TRUE OR FALSE?

1. President Obama was named after his father. 
2. He was born in New York City.
3. His second term of office began in 2013.
4. He called his grandfather, "Gramps".  
5. He once attended the City University of New York.  

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