Form 5 EnglishBimester 4: Autobiography

Project

The ProjectYour deadline for the project will be the beginning

of week six of the final bimester.For all stages of the work you should use the

writing process and ensure that all drafts are edited by your teacher before you publish.

This will be the greatest part of your bimester grade so take it seriously.

This will be a final keepsake of your entire school career so make sure it is something you and everyone around you can be proud of.

Be creative and come up with inspirational presentations.

AssessmentSpecific rubrics will be used to assess your

work.You have each been sent this rubric.Make sure you have the rubric in front of you

for each stage of your work.Before you hand the work in check you have

fulfilled the requirement of the rubric.Hand in the rubric with the work.

What’s the difference between a diary and an autobiography?

Can you think of an example of where you’ve seen a story told from two different perspectives? Why?

Autobiography examplesTwo of the three examples of autobiography

that we are going to read are by famous people.

Could you guess who they might be?

Sense of character “Rainfall” “hard lumps under the groundsheet” “the smell of rancid socks and sweat”

Why would the character find these “as comforting as the warmth of the down sleeping bag”. What impression is the writer creating of himself in the first paragraph.

Features of autobiography Can you find examples of where the author uses

some of the techniques below? Highlight them in the text.

Structured to entertain the readerHas literary elements, with a plot, sense of

character, themes, imagery etc. to enhance meaning

Controls the flow of information to the reader, who is influenced as the narrative is read.

What are the main differences between the pieces? For you which is the most effective opening? Why?

Features of autobiography Make a copy of these Structured to entertain the readerHas literary elements, with a plot, sense of

character, themes, imagery etc. to enhance meaning

Controls the flow of information to the reader, who is influenced as the narrative is read.

Which will be most useful to you Link the different techniques to the events that

you have already planned to include.

OrganizationYour work should be organized into three

general sections.Your past – minimum of 4 parts Your present – minimum of 2 Your future – minimum of 2

Your PastMake a timeline and indicate the ten most

important events of memories of your past.Be creative and use poetic licence.Your memories may involve milestones in

your development.Important moments that have helped to make

you the person you are. Your memories may involve important people

in your life.

Your PresentBrainstorm ten positive things in your

present life.Brainstorm ten things you regret in your

present life.Describe in detail the kind of life you live.Create a clear image of the person you are.Create connections between the people

around you.

Your FutureMake an imaginary timelines of major events

in your future.Write about your hopes and wishes.Write about the pitfalls you hope to avoid in

your future.Write about your unrealistic dreams as well

as the more manageable goals you have set for yourself.