Roald Dahl Biography Resource

Explore facts about Roald Dahl and study his life as an author. Use the research provided to write a biography.

This pack contains

• Three posters (one with some published book titles, print, and go versions)
• KWHL = record what you know, want to know, how you will find it out and your new learning
• Fact recording sheet x 2
• Fact clipboards for display and discussion
• Biography wheel
• Word splash on clipboards,
• Ask a question template (girl/boy templates)
• Book Report Flip Book
• Book Report template
• Lined pages for biography
• Write a biography – with side graphics

Roald Dahl Biography Resource is ready to print and use

Themes – Author Study, Book Study, Roald Dahl

Teaching how to write an autobiography in primary school offers rich educational benefits that go far beyond writing. Here are some compelling reasons:

Builds Strong Writing Skills

Writing an autobiography helps students practise narrative structure, sentence fluency, paragraphing, and the use of personal voice. They learn how to plan, draft, revise, and edit—a full writing process with real purpose.

Encourages Self-Reflection and Identity

Autobiography writing gives children a chance to think about who they are, where they’ve been, and what’s important to them. It promotes self-awareness, confidence, and a sense of personal identity.

Develops Organisational Thinking

Students learn how to sequence events chronologically, organise ideas into sections (e.g., early years, school life, hobbies), and use time connectives—all essential literacy skills that transfer into other writing forms.

Builds Empathy and Classroom Community

When students read each other’s autobiographies, they gain insight into their classmates’ lives, families, and interests. This strengthens peer relationships, builds classroom connection, and encourages tolerance and inclusion.

Links to Other Curriculum Areas

Autobiography writing links naturally to:

• History (personal timelines, past events)
• Health and Wellbeing (reflecting on feelings, experiences)
• Digital Literacy (typing or publishing stories)
• Speaking and Listening (sharing life stories aloud)

Gives Purpose and Motivation to Write

Writing about themselves makes the task engaging and meaningful. Students feel ownership over their work, which increases motivation and effort. Plus, it gives teachers insight into students’ lives, strengths, and challenges.

Creates a Personal Record to Cherish

A finished autobiography is a special keepsake—something students can look back on in later years. It shows how far they’ve come and celebrates who they are at a moment in time.

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