Manual Arts High School, A Pacific Bell Education First Demonstration Site
Biography Unit
An Essay Evaluating a Notable Person

Instructor: David Williams

Grade Level: 10th Grade

Subject: English 10A/B

Technology:

  • Internet

  • Word-processing

Description of the Unit

In this unit students read selected biographies to illustrate the genre and to explore the theme of evaluating the experiences of others. The unit provides a meaningful context in which students develop specific skills in reading, written composition, oral language, and computer technology, specifically using computers to word process and the internet for research and exploration.

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David Williams
Manual Arts High School
(323) 232-1121

Manual Arts High School
September, 1998