Life Stories in Words: Biography Writing for Class 4 

This Grade 4 Biography Writing worksheet helps students learn how to read, organize, and write factual life stories in a clear and structured way. Through real biographies of inspiring personalities like Rani Lakshmibai, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, Mother Teresa, Sachin Tendulkar, and Kalpana Chawla, learners practice identifying key facts, arranging events in order, taking notes, and writing complete biography paragraphs. 

Why Biography Writing Matters in Grammar? 

Biography writing strengthens both reading and writing skills by teaching students how to present real information accurately. For Class 4 learners, this topic is important because: 
1. It helps students identify important details from informational texts. 
2. It builds sequencing skills by arranging life events in the correct order. 
3. It improves paragraph writing using facts instead of opinions. 
4. It develops confidence in structured, informative writing. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

This worksheet includes five thoughtfully designed writing and comprehension exercises: 

Exercise 1 – Identify Key Facts 
Students read a short biography of Rani Lakshmibai and write four key facts related to her birthplace, family background, childhood, and early influences. 

Exercise 2 – Rewrite in Correct Order 
Students read sentences about Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam and rewrite the events in the correct chronological order using complete sentences. 

Exercise 3 – Note Making 
Students read a passage about Mother Teresa and list five main points as clear bullet notes. 

Exercise 4 – Paragraph Writing (Facts Only) 
Students read a passage about Sachin Tendulkar and write a short 4–5 sentence paragraph explaining his contributions using only factual information. 

Exercise 5 – Biography Writing 
Students use a given passage to write a complete 6–8 sentence biography of Kalpana Chawla in their own words. 

Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

Exercise 1 – Key Facts on Rani Lakshmibai 
1. Birthplace: Varanasi 
2. Family Background: Grew up in a supportive environment that encouraged bravery 
3. One thing about her childhood: Learned horse riding, sword fighting, and self-defence 
4. One early influence: Training in martial skills from a young age 

Exercise 2 – Correct Order (Full Sentences) 
1. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam was born in Rameswaram in 1931. 
2. He sold newspapers as a child. 
3. He studied physics in college. 
4. He joined DRDO as a scientist. 
5. He became one of India’s top rocket experts. 

Exercise 3 – Five Main Points (Sample Notes) 
1. Mother Teresa came to India as a young woman. 
2. She helped the sick, abandoned, and elderly. 
3. She opened homes in Kolkata. 
4. She believed small acts of love make a big difference. 
5. Her work inspired people around the world. 

Exercise 4 – Sample Paragraph on Sachin Tendulkar 
Sachin Tendulkar started playing cricket at a very young age. He became famous for his excellent batting skills and broke many world records. He scored centuries in matches played across different countries. His discipline and respect for the game made him a role model for young players. Even after retirement, he continues to support sports programs in India. 

Exercise 5 – Sample Biography of Kalpana Chawla 
Kalpana Chawla was born in Karnal, Haryana, and loved airplanes from a young age. She studied engineering in India and later moved to the United States. She became an astronaut and flew on two NASA space missions. Kalpana worked with scientists from many countries. She inspired many students, especially girls, to study science. Although her life ended tragically, she is remembered for her courage and determination. 

Help your child master biography writing and factual storytelling with this structured Grade 4 worksheet that builds strong writing foundations. 

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