Writing dossier
A biography
Michelangelo
Michelangelo was a sculptor, painter and architect. He was born in Tuscany in 1475.
Michelangelo became a painter at the age of 13. When he was 21, he went to Rome and made his first sculpture, the Pieta . After that he came to Florence and made the famous statue David, later, he painted the Sistine Chapel in Rome.
You can see Michelangelo’s works in Florence and in Rome. My favourite is the Sistine Chapel. It’s very popular with tourists!
by Sabina (Florence)
1 (72) Read and listen to the biography and answer the questions.
1 Where was Michelangelo born?
2 What were his famous works?
3 What is the writer’s favourite work?
2 Look at the Language focus. Translate the time connectors into your language.
Language focus: time connectors
Michelangelo was born in 1475.
He became a painter at the age of 13.
When he was 21, he went to Rome.
After that he came to Florence.
Later, he painted the Sistine Chapel.
3 Read about Leonardo da Vinci. Choose the correct time connectors,
Leonardo da Vinci was born (1) in 1452. He was an artist, scientist and inventor. (2) At the age of 15 he went to Florence. (3) Later, he lived in Milan.
(4) When he was 50, he painted the Mona Lisa. (5) After that he went to France and lived at the King’s palace.
Writing plan
1 Plan a biography of a famous artist from history. Use the Internet or an encyclopedia find answers to these questions.
1 What was his / her job?
2 Where was he / she born?
3 Where did he / she live?
4 What were his / her famous works?
5 Where can you see his / he works now?
6 What is your favourite work?
2 Write a first version. Include information.
introduction, date and place birth
life and famous works
places or things you can seem related to this person
3 Check your writing.
Use time connectors.
Check the past tense vert;
Use the vocabulary from page 93.
4 Write the final version and in your Dossier.