teaching resource

Biography Template Pack

Updated: 05 Feb 2025

Download this biography template pack to help students structure engaging biographies with differentiated layouts suited for various writing projects.

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 8 Pages
Years: 3 - 6

Curriculum

VC2E3LY11

Create narrative, informative and persuasive texts, written and spoken, with ideas grouped in simple paragraphs, using topic-specific and precise vocabulary and multimodal elements as appropriate
VC2E3LY12

Re-read and edit texts for meaning, appropriate structure, grammatical choices and punctuation
VC2E4LY10

Create narrative, informative and persuasive texts, written and spoken, using relevant, linked ideas for a range of audiences and using multimodal elements as appropriate
VC2E4LY11

Re-read and edit texts for meaning by adding, deleting or moving words or word groups to improve content and structure
VC2E5LY10

Create different types of texts, written and spoken, with relevant, elaborated and sequenced ideas, using text structure appropriate for topic, purpose and audience, and multimodal elements as appropriate
VC2E5LY11

Re-read and edit their own texts and the texts of others using agreed criteria for text structures and language features
VC2E6LY09

Create different types of texts, written and spoken, with developed and organised ideas for purpose and audience, and multimodal elements as appropriate
VC2E6LY10

Re-read and edit their own texts and the texts of others using agreed criteria and exploring editing choices

EN2-RECOM-01

Reads and comprehends texts for wide purposes using knowledge of text structures and language, and by monitoring comprehension
EN2-CWT-01

Reads and comprehends texts for wide purposes using knowledge of text structures and language, and by monitoring comprehension
EN2-CWT-02

Plans, creates and revises written texts for informative purposes, using text features, sentence-level grammar, punctuation and word-level language for a target audience
EN2-CWT-03

Plans, creates and revises written texts for persuasive purposes, using text features, sentence-level grammar, punctuation and word-level language for a target audience
EN3-VOCAB-01

Extends Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary through interacting, wide reading and writing, morphological analysis and generating precise definitions for specific contexts
EN3-RECOM-01

Fluently reads and comprehends texts for wide purposes, analysing text structures and language, and by monitoring comprehension
EN3-CWT-01

Plans, creates and revises written texts for multiple purposes and audiences through selection of text features, sentence-level grammar, punctuation and word-level language
EN3-SPELL-01

Automatically applies taught phonological, orthographic and morphological generalisations and strategies when spelling in a range of contexts, and justifies spelling strategies used to spell unfamiliar words
EN3-UARL-01

Analyses representations of ideas in literature through narrative, character, imagery, symbol and connotation, and adapts these representations when creating texts

AC9E3LY06

Plan, create, edit and publish imaginative, informative and persuasive written and multimodal texts, using visual features, appropriate form and layout, with ideas grouped in simple paragraphs, mostly correct tense, topic- specific vocabulary and correct spelling of most high-frequency and phonetic
AC9E4LY06

Plan, create, edit and publish written and multimodal imaginative, informative and persuasive texts, using visual features, relevant linked ideas, complex sentences, appropriate tense, synonyms and antonyms, correct spelling of multisyllabic words and simple punctuation
AC9E5LY06

Plan, create, edit and publish written and multimodal texts whose purposes may be imaginative, informative and persuasive, developing ideas using visual features, text structure appropriate to the topic and purpose, text connectives, expanded noun groups, specialist and technical vocabulary, and pu
AC9E6LY06

Plan, create, edit and publish written and multimodal texts whose purposes may be imaginative, informative and persuasive, using paragraphs, a variety of complex sentences, expanded verb groups, tense, topic-specific and vivid vocabulary, punctuation, spelling and visual features

teaching resource

Biography Template Pack

Updated: 05 Feb 2025

Download this biography template pack to help students structure engaging biographies with differentiated layouts suited for various writing projects.

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 8 Pages
Years: 3 - 6

Download this biography template pack to help students structure engaging biographies with differentiated layouts suited for various writing projects.

Engage Students with This Versatile Biography Template Pack

Bring biography writing to life in your classroom with this biography template pack!

This versatile pack features eight clearly structured bio templates, each offering a unique layout to support various learning needs. Whether students are writing about a historical figure, a famous sportsperson or a member of their family, these templates provide a clear framework for organising key biographical information, such as personal details, important life events and notable achievements.

Using these structured guides, your students are sure to create engaging, well-organised and visually appealing biographies!

The following templates can be found in this biography template pack:

Biography Pennant
Biography Instagram Profile
Biography Planning Template
Biography Cube
Biography Fact File
Biography Wanted Poster
Biography Snapshot
Biography Portrait

This set of bio templates can be downloaded as a pack of printable PDFs or an editable Google Slides file.

Adaptable Bio Templates for Any Classroom Project

There’s no such thing as having too many options when it comes to students presenting their written work! This resource provides eight different bio templates that students can choose from, based on the needs of their project.

Here’s how you might use some of these biography templates with your students:

Biography Cube – Have students create a biography cube, but leave off the person’s name. Play a game where students roll each other’s cubes to gather clues, then try to guess the identity of the featured person.
Biography Wanted Poster – Have students create posters for historical villains, rebels or influential change-makers with dramatic headlines. Display these on your classroom bulletin board.
Biography Portrait – Have students combine art and writing by drawing a portrait of their chosen person and including a short biography. Hold a class biography gallery walk, where students present and discuss their chosen figure’s contributions.

Download a Biographical Information Template for Any Occasion!

Use the Download button to choose between the editable Google Slides file or the easy-print PDF. Please note that you will be prompted to make a copy of the Google Slides file to your personal drive.

Incorporate these versatile bio templates into your lesson planning to immediately enhance your biography writing units. Be sure to choose the right bio template based on your students’ skill level or project type.

Kaylyn Chupp, a teacher and a Teach Starter collaborator, contributed to this resource.

Resources to Compliment This Biography Template Pack

Click below to explore some other teacher-created resources to use in conjunction with this biography template pack:

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Biography Poster Project Cut-Outs

Download this biography poster project containing engaging cut-outs that help students design an eye-catching and informative display about a person of their choice.

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Write a Biography PowerPoint

Use this age-appropriate biography PowerPoint to teach your students about the purpose, structure and features of biographical texts.

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Biography Research Template

Provide students with this biography research template to help them gather key life details and take organised notes for writing a well-structured biography.

Curriculum

VC2E3LY11

Create narrative, informative and persuasive texts, written and spoken, with ideas grouped in simple paragraphs, using topic-specific and precise vocabulary and multimodal elements as appropriate
VC2E3LY12

Re-read and edit texts for meaning, appropriate structure, grammatical choices and punctuation
VC2E4LY10

Create narrative, informative and persuasive texts, written and spoken, using relevant, linked ideas for a range of audiences and using multimodal elements as appropriate
VC2E4LY11

Re-read and edit texts for meaning by adding, deleting or moving words or word groups to improve content and structure
VC2E5LY10

Create different types of texts, written and spoken, with relevant, elaborated and sequenced ideas, using text structure appropriate for topic, purpose and audience, and multimodal elements as appropriate
VC2E5LY11

Re-read and edit their own texts and the texts of others using agreed criteria for text structures and language features
VC2E6LY09

Create different types of texts, written and spoken, with developed and organised ideas for purpose and audience, and multimodal elements as appropriate
VC2E6LY10

Re-read and edit their own texts and the texts of others using agreed criteria and exploring editing choices

EN2-RECOM-01

Reads and comprehends texts for wide purposes using knowledge of text structures and language, and by monitoring comprehension
EN2-CWT-01

Reads and comprehends texts for wide purposes using knowledge of text structures and language, and by monitoring comprehension
EN2-CWT-02

Plans, creates and revises written texts for informative purposes, using text features, sentence-level grammar, punctuation and word-level language for a target audience
EN2-CWT-03

Plans, creates and revises written texts for persuasive purposes, using text features, sentence-level grammar, punctuation and word-level language for a target audience
EN3-VOCAB-01

Extends Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary through interacting, wide reading and writing, morphological analysis and generating precise definitions for specific contexts
EN3-RECOM-01

Fluently reads and comprehends texts for wide purposes, analysing text structures and language, and by monitoring comprehension
EN3-CWT-01

Plans, creates and revises written texts for multiple purposes and audiences through selection of text features, sentence-level grammar, punctuation and word-level language
EN3-SPELL-01

Automatically applies taught phonological, orthographic and morphological generalisations and strategies when spelling in a range of contexts, and justifies spelling strategies used to spell unfamiliar words
EN3-UARL-01

Analyses representations of ideas in literature through narrative, character, imagery, symbol and connotation, and adapts these representations when creating texts

AC9E3LY06

Plan, create, edit and publish imaginative, informative and persuasive written and multimodal texts, using visual features, appropriate form and layout, with ideas grouped in simple paragraphs, mostly correct tense, topic- specific vocabulary and correct spelling of most high-frequency and phonetic
AC9E4LY06

Plan, create, edit and publish written and multimodal imaginative, informative and persuasive texts, using visual features, relevant linked ideas, complex sentences, appropriate tense, synonyms and antonyms, correct spelling of multisyllabic words and simple punctuation
AC9E5LY06

Plan, create, edit and publish written and multimodal texts whose purposes may be imaginative, informative and persuasive, developing ideas using visual features, text structure appropriate to the topic and purpose, text connectives, expanded noun groups, specialist and technical vocabulary, and pu
AC9E6LY06

Plan, create, edit and publish written and multimodal texts whose purposes may be imaginative, informative and persuasive, using paragraphs, a variety of complex sentences, expanded verb groups, tense, topic-specific and vivid vocabulary, punctuation, spelling and visual features

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