Biography text
A type of text that tells the story of a person's life written by someone
else. It usually describes the person’s background, achievements, and
important life events
Inform the reader about someone’s life.
Purpose Inspire or give moral lessons through
the life experiences of others.
Appreciate someone’s contributions
and legacy.
Structure Description Example
Nelson Mandela was born on July 18, 1918, in
Introduces who the
Mvezo, a small village in South Africa. His full
person is, basic
name was Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. He
Orientation information (full
became one of the most respected leaders
name, birth, place of
in the world for his role in fighting apartheid
origin, background).
and promoting peace.
Mandela studied law at the University of
Fort Hare and the University of
Witwatersrand. He became involved in the
anti-apartheid movement in the 1940s and
joined the African National Congress (ANC).
In 1962, he was arrested and sentenced to
life imprisonment for his activities against
the apartheid government.
Important life events,
He spent 27 years in prison, mostly on
struggles, successes,
Events Robben Island. Despite the harsh conditions,
contributions. Usually
he remained a symbol of hope and
in chronological order.
resistance for his people.
In 1990, Mandela was released from prison.
He continued to fight for equal rights and
was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993
alongside President F.W. de Klerk. In 1994,
Nelson Mandela became the first black
president of South Africa in the first
multiracial elections.
A type of text that tells the story of a person's life written by someone
else. It usually describes the person’s background, achievements, and
important life events
Inform the reader about someone’s life.
Purpose Inspire or give moral lessons through
the life experiences of others.
Appreciate someone’s contributions
and legacy.
Structure Description Example
Nelson Mandela was born on July 18, 1918, in
Introduces who the
Mvezo, a small village in South Africa. His full
person is, basic
name was Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. He
Orientation information (full
became one of the most respected leaders
name, birth, place of
in the world for his role in fighting apartheid
origin, background).
and promoting peace.
Mandela studied law at the University of
Fort Hare and the University of
Witwatersrand. He became involved in the
anti-apartheid movement in the 1940s and
joined the African National Congress (ANC).
In 1962, he was arrested and sentenced to
life imprisonment for his activities against
the apartheid government.
Important life events,
He spent 27 years in prison, mostly on
struggles, successes,
Events Robben Island. Despite the harsh conditions,
contributions. Usually
he remained a symbol of hope and
in chronological order.
resistance for his people.
In 1990, Mandela was released from prison.
He continued to fight for equal rights and
was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993
alongside President F.W. de Klerk. In 1994,
Nelson Mandela became the first black
president of South Africa in the first
multiracial elections.
