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An Autobiography: Writing About Self
By: Brittany DonaldsonTaylor PattersonKimbyatta FarleyAmesha Martin
“I see but one rule: to be clear…” Stendhal
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What is the purpose of autobiography?
OTo explain meaning and importance of one’s life
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What is an autobiography?
Othe story of one’s life as written by self
Ogive details of key events from an individual’s life
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What does an autobiography include?
O NameO Where you are from/where you liveO Description of yourselfO Family backgroundO Favorite activitiesO Hobbies/special interestO Facts about your pastO Accomplishments
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Autobiography:A Chapter of Your Life
To help you get ideas you may use brainstorming questions and create a web or list.
Example: pay close attention to the autobiography of Mary McLeod Bethune that we read about last week. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1dI6jZkYTI&feature=related
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When writing your autobiography please remember, an autobiography is…
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A Public Experience… Choose a topic you are
comfortable sharingWrite how you want others to
see you Do not write private informationThink about how you want to
portray yourself
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A Writer’s Reveal… Remember, each thing you write
reveals something else about you—to yourself and to your readers.
After writing, always ask yourself: What have I learned about myself in writing this piece and going through this process?
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A Fine Focus…The best autobiographies will focus on a single event or individual.
You will both narrate your story and use specific details to engage your reader.
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Engage: Make a vivid impression of
yourself
Revisit your past: Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds,
and other sensations of memory. Meaning of Experience:
Understand and state the meaning of your
experience, think deeply about the significance to
you and the outside world and state it.
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Text Models: Look at the model of the graphic organizer used for Mary McLeod Bethune. Some of the key points from the video clip were used as well.
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Let’s Practice!O Works for the
Department of Early Childhood & Special Education at Valdosta State University
O Experience with teaching undergraduates and graduates: 30 years
O Received her degrees from the University of Georgia
O Has two children
Who Am I?
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Autobiography Graphic Organizer Grade Three Writing Project
NAME: ___________________________________
HOMEROOM TEACHER: ___________________________________
Paragraph One: Introduction
your name age where you live where you were born
description of yourself Paragraph Two: Family Information
Family Names:
How your family is important to you: Paragraph Three: Favorite Activities
Activity List:
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Paragraph Four: Hobbies or Special Interests special interests:
Paragraph Five: Conclusion (Summarizing)
hobbies:
facts about yourself:
What would you like to do in your future?
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Now it’s your turn!
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Research Article Information
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ReferencesO Redford, C. (1997, June 5). Writing an
Autobiography. Utah Education Network. Retrieved February 1, 2012, from http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=1115
O Edwards, D. (2009) Tracing Literacy Journeys: the Use of the Literacy Autobiography in Preservice Teacher Education. Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 34. Retrieved from http://www.eric.ed.gov/PDFS/EJ922765.pdf