Lesson+Seven+-+Biography+vs.+Autobiography

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8th Grade English Author: Laurie Mekelburg

Lesson Objectives:  Time Required to complete this lesson: 2 weeks
 * To understand the different styles of writing and the terms used.
 * To analyze a written piece observing viewpoint, style and technique of that author.
 * To write effectively using that knowledge creatively.
 * Student will be able to improve their reading and reference skills.

Description of lesson: Your student will be learning the differences in various forms of writing. We will read and discuss two different pieces and have a given period of time to write their own autobiography (personal narrative). During this time, students will have the opportunity to gather information and follow the facets of writing. These will include prewriting - brainstorming on what they would like to write about; drafting their piece, going through the peer editing, revision and finally publication in the form of their choosing.

Assignment: 
 * 1) Read and take notes from the chosen stories.
 * 2) Use those notes to brainstorm their own writings.
 * 3) Rough draft of their chosen style of writing.
 * 4) Fine tune their choice by checking for spelling, grammar and content.
 * 5) Final draft for grading.

Resources/materials needed: Library, computers, reading material for each subject, terms sheet used for review. Me! You can always ask me for help and ideas. Your parents or peers: don't be afraid of asking, use their feedback as we are a community available to help.

Web pages that may be useful - __[|www.spellingcity.com]__ , __[|www.wordcentral.com], h[|ttp://library.thinkquest.org/27864/data/cyoc/cyoc.html]__ “The Amazing Writing Machine” computer program that is a creative writing, illustration and helps generate ideas is also a great tool if that is available. []

The technology used in this lesson changes the teaching / learning in the way a student can learn, read and research the authors/books via the internet along with completing the assignment using programs on the computer such as Digital Storytelling.

An example of what you can do with your memories.