Page 72 - New Medley 5 Semester 2

Write Well • Critical Thinking

• Communication Skills
• Creativity
• Writing a biography
A biography is a piece of writing with a detailed description of a person’s life written by
someone else. It is usually about someone famous. A biography mentions several details, like:
The date and place of birth, and death also, if the person is no more.

Important facts of the person’s life, such as early life, marriage, birth of children,
career and so on.

The importance and impact of the person’s work and contributions.

Look at the sample of a biography given below.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was one of the greatest kings in Indian history. He
was born in 1630 at Shivneri Fort in Maharashtra. His mother, Jijabai, was a
strong and religious woman who taught him values of courage and justice. His
father, Shahaji Bhosale, was a brave nobleman.
From a young age, Shivaji loved his land and wanted to protect his people. He gathered a
group of loyal soldiers and captured forts. He used special fighting methods like quick and
sudden attacks, called guerrilla warfare. With his bravery, he defeated stronger armies and
built a powerful kingdom.

Shivaji also cared deeply for his people. He respected women, helped farmers and treated everyone
fairly, no matter their religion. He even built a navy to protect the sea.
In 1674, he was crowned as the ‘Chhatrapati’ (King) at Raigad Fort. Shivaji Maharaj is
remembered as a wise ruler and a true hero of India.

A. Write a short biography of your favourite sportsperson or idol whom you admire a lot

and is a source of inspiration to you. Among other details, you may focus on her/his
outlook and hobbies. Read books and magazines to gather information.

• Creativity
• Communication Skills
AIL Activity • Collaboration
• Making ‘Wall of Ambitions’ using chart paper
A. Work in groups of eight. Discuss what you want to become when you grow up. Write

on a chart paper. Each member will write it along with his/her signature. Decorate
the chart paper together, and put it on the display board. Put the caption ‘Wall of
Ambitions’ on the board and let all the groups display the charts. • Communication Skills

• Collaboration
Values and Life Skills • Learn from the life of an achiever and be inspired
• Critical Thinking
• Completing a word web
A. What do you learn from the life and achievements of Avani Chaturvedi? Discuss in

groups of five.

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