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An Autobiography: Writing A bout Self

An Autobiography: Writing A bout Self. “I see but one rule: to be clear…” Stendhal. By: Brittany Donaldson Taylor Patterson Kimbyatta Farley Amesha Martin. What is the purpose of autobiography?. To explain meaning and importance of one’s life. What is an autobiography?.

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An Autobiography: Writing A bout Self

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  1. An Autobiography: Writing About Self “I see but one rule: to be clear…” Stendhal By: Brittany Donaldson Taylor Patterson Kimbyatta Farley Amesha Martin

  2. What is the purpose of autobiography? • To explain meaning and importance of one’s life

  3. What is an autobiography? • the story of one’s life as written by self • give details of key events from an individual’s life

  4. What does an autobiography include? • Name • Where you are from/where you live • Description of yourself • Family background • Favorite activities • Hobbies/special interest • Facts about your past • Accomplishments

  5. 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

  6. When writing your autobiography please remember, an autobiography is…

  7. A Public Experience… • Choose a topic you are comfortable sharing • Write how you want others to see you • Do not write private information • Think about how you want to portray yourself

  8. 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?

  9. 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.

  10. Engage: Make a vivid impression of yourself 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. Revisit your past: Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and other sensations of memory.

  11. 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.

  12. Let’s Practice! Works for the Department of Early Childhood & Special Education at Valdosta State University Experience with teaching undergraduates and graduates: 30 years Received her degrees from the University of Georgia Has two children Who Am I?

  13. Now it’s your turn!

  14. Research Article Information

  15. References • 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 • 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

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