Writing an autobiography grade 3
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Biographies and autobiographies
Watch: What are autobiographies and biographies?
Biographies and autobiographies are both types of non-fiction stories about someone’s life.
They are both based in fact but there are some key differences between them.
Watch this video in which teacher Mr McPartlin explains the differences. Listen carefully and join in with the activities.
Similarities and differences
Time for a recap on those similarities and differences!
Both biographies and autobiographies:
tell the story of someone’s life
are written in the past tense
follow chronological order (the order in which things actually happened)
are non-fiction
| Biography | Autobiography |
|---|---|
| Written by a person about someone else’s life. | Written by a person about their own life. |
| Written in third person (//) | Written in first person () |
To see some examples, watch the first minute of each of these clips.
The first clip i
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What have they done with themselves before they entered your classroom?
These are just a few of the questions that might come up at the beginning of the school year.
It can be said that the most important thing that a lärjunge learns how to do during their 13 years of education is to have the skill set to introduce themselves to the world and be able to clearly articulate their identity.
In this lektion plan, we are going to share a great way for students to create an autobiography that has not just one, but several functions throughout the school year.
Unwrapping the Onion of the Autobiography
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What Is an Autobiography
The autobiography definition explains it is a written account of a person's life penned by the individual who has lived those experiences. It is a personal narrative that chronicles significant events, reflections, and emotions throughout various stages of the author's life. Unlike a biography, which is typically written by someone else,