Unit Plan
Unit Plan: Writing an Autobiography
Encourage students to boost their confidence by writing about what they know through personal experience. This 2-lesson unit plan shows students how to break down and organize the memoir writing process.
By
Elizabeth Ramos
- Grades:Grades 9–12
Overview
Set up your high school students for
writing success at the beginning of a new school year by providing a
variety of writing assignments that focus on their expertise — being
a teenager! The simple pre-writing activity in this unit will help you
and your students learn more about each other while creating classroom
pride and a feeling of belonging at the beginning of the year. This
is also a perfect time to introduce autobiographies.
Objective
- Students will write a productive autobiography through prewriting activities.
- Students and teacher will create a positive classroom environment.
- Students and teacher will get to know each other within the first few weeks of teaching.
- Students will stipulate their life goals and plans for their future.
Lesson Plans for this Unit
Lesson 1: Pre-write: Creating a Life Map
Lesson 2: Writing an Autobiography
Culminating Activity
Hold an Autobiography Share Day where all students will have the opportunity to read their autobiography to the class.
Supporting Books
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- Everything You Need:
- Subjects:Public Speaking, Autobiographical Writing, Individuality, Pride, Self-Esteem, Back to School, Achievement and Success, Back to School, Class Projects, High School, Understanding Self and Others, Classroom Management, Teacher Tips and Strategies
- Skills:Public Speaking, Descriptive Writing, Expository Writing
- Duration:2 Weeks
