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: 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

  1. Students will write a productive autobiography through prewriting activities.
  2. Students and teacher will create a positive classroom environment.
  3. Students and teacher will get to know each other within the first few weeks of teaching.
  4. Students will stipulate their life goals and plans for their future.

Lesson Plans for this Unit

Culminating Activity

Hold an Autobiography Share Day where all students will have the opportunity to read their autobiography to the class.

 

Supporting Books

Books for Teaching Successful Autobiography Writing

  • Part of Collection:
    Units That Boost Reading and Writing Skills
  • Everything You Need:
    Writing Resources: Everything You Need
  • Subjects:
    Achievement and Success, High School, Classroom Management, Public Speaking, Autobiographical Writing, Back-to-School Experiences, Class Projects, Individuality, Pride and Self-Esteem, Back to School, Understanding Self and Others, Teacher Tips and Strategies
  • Skills:
    Public Speaking, Descriptive Writing, Expository Writing
  • Duration:
    2 Weeks
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