Biographical Literary Criticism worksheet for analyzing literature through the author's life and experiences.

- Name of Text: [Student fills in the title of the literary work being analyzed]
- Name of the Author: [Student fills in the author’s full name]
- What is the text about? [Student summarizes the main plot, theme, or subject of the text in 1–3 sentences]

What have you learned in researching this author’s life that impacts your experience and understanding of this text?
- [Student lists 2–3 key biographical facts (e.g., historical context, personal struggles, cultural background) and explains how each fact influences their reading of the text.]

How can we understand/critique the text in the context of these facts?
- [Student connects each biographical fact to specific elements in the text (e.g., character motivations, symbolism, tone) and explains how the author’s life informs interpretation or critique of the work.]