Real Paths, Real Passions
درس «Real Paths, Real Passions» + merged Writing a Biography (p.89–90) — Rana/Adel/Hind · Naguib Mahfouz model · paths-lab + bio-bank · p.87–90.
اضغط أي أداة — لتوليد اختبارات وفلاش كارد وملخصات وتجارب من الدرس تفاعلياً
درس «Real Paths, Real Passions» + merged Writing a Biography (p.89–90) — Rana/Adel/Hind · Naguib Mahfouz model · paths-lab + bio-bank · p.87–90.
- ✓يقرأ texts A/B/C عن Rana · Adel · Hind ويطابق persons · MCQ · fill
- ✓يفهم structure of a biography Who/When/What/Why · 5 parts · Naguib Mahfouz
- ✓يكتب biography 180–200 words · en-g12-paths-lab + bio-bank
1 What university subjects can you think of? Make a list.
2 Which of these subjects interests you?
Text A — Rana
Hi. My name is Rana. I'm doing a degree that's still pretty new: Digital and Social Media. Most people think I just spend all day scrolling on Facebook and Instagram. Of course, I enjoy social media, but the degree goes much deeper than that. We even look at things like the philosophical and ethical sides of social media.
What I love most about the course is how practical it is. For example, we get 12 weeks of real work experience in a digital agency. Maybe that's why 91% of students on this course land a job straight after graduation.
Text B — Adel
I'm Adel. You guys have it so easy! Every time I tell someone I'm studying Ancient Egyptian history, the first thing they ask is: "So, where's your Pharaoh's hat?". I know it sounds a bit unusual, but I've always been fascinated by Ancient Egypt, and that's why I chose to specialize in it.
People usually think it's too narrow, like there's not much to do with it—but actually, it's the total opposite! We study hieroglyphics, learn about modern Egyptian culture as well, and in our third year, we even spend time at a university here in Egypt. Honestly, I can't wait for that.
And nooo... we don't have to walk around wrapped up like mummies while we're there!
Text C — Hind
Hi. I'm Hind. People usually get really jealous when I tell them I'm studying Red Sea Diving Science and Technology. It's only a two-year course, but we cover all sorts of things—like the history of diving, marine psychology, and even practical work such as designing new diving equipment.
But honestly, what I love most is the other students. We all share the same passion for diving, so we click right away, get along really well, and work together as a solid team.
1 This person loves the teamwork on their course. →
2 This person thinks people misunderstand their subject. →
3 He / She will spend a year in another university. →
4 He / She believes the practical side helps students get jobs. →
5 This person says people often feel jealous of their course. →
Key: 1 Hind · 2 Adel (also Rana for social media) · 3 Adel · 4 Rana · 5 Hind
1. In Text A, students spend 12 weeks working in a .
2. In Text B, the student is fascinated by Egypt.
3. In Text C, students learn about marine .
4. In Text A, the course also covers and ethical sides of social media.
5. In Text B, people joke that students should walk around dressed like .
Key: digital agency · Ancient · psychology · philosophical · mummies
What is a Biography?
A biography is a piece of writing about someone's life, written by another person. It usually answers:
- Who? (basic information: name, birth, death if relevant)
- When and where? (date and place of birth, childhood, education)
- What? (important events, achievements, difficulties)
- Why are they important? (their influence, legacy)
How to Start Writing a Biography
- Who is your favorite famous person (singer, writer, scientist, athlete…)?
- What do you know about their life?
- Why do people write biographies?
Structure of a Biography — 5 parts
- Introduction — Who is the person? Why are they important?
- Early life — Birth, family, childhood, education.
- Major achievements — Career, discoveries, awards, contributions.
- Later life — Old age, retirement, death (if applicable).
- Conclusion — Summary of why this person is remembered.
Tip: Use past tense verbs (was, were, studied, worked, wrote).
Language Focus
- Use linking words: first, then, later, finally, because, however, although.
- Use dates and time expressions: in 1995, at the age of 20, during his career.
- Use third person: He/She/They.
Naguib Mahfouz
Naguib Mahfouz is an Egyptian writer, born in Cairo in 1911. He studied philosophy at Cairo University. In 1952, he started writing novels about Egyptian society. His most famous work is the Cairo Trilogy. In 1988, he won the Nobel Prize for Literature, the first Arab writer to receive it. He died in 2006, but his books are still read around the world.
1 When was he born?
2 What did he study?
3 What was his biggest achievement?
- Students choose a person (a family member or a famous person) and write a biography (180–200) words using the structure given.
- Students read their biographies to a small group.
- Volunteers share with the class.
Quiz
0 / 6In Text A, what percentage get jobs after graduation?
Adel — people ask about Pharaoh's hat:
Who studies Red Sea Diving? ___
Mahfouz born in Cairo in ___.
A biography uses:
Mahfouz won the ___ Prize for Literature (1988).