Types of Writing-Biography Day-May 20

Types of Writing Theme

We're sure you have read biographies and autobiographies (auto = "by the subject himself" bios = a life). It's time put yourself in the limelight; record the important facts and memories of your life. Don't write HIS-story, write your story.

Directions:

In the space provided below, discuss the facts about your life (i.e. birth/parents, things you have accomplished, your family history)

Source: http://www.teachnology.com/themes/lang_arts/typesofwriting/

A biography is a type of nonfiction writing that tells the true story of another person’s life.

http://bellinghamschools.org/department-owner/curriculum/biography-maker Biography Maker

http://www.webenglishteacher.com/biography.html Autobiography, Biography, Personal Narrative, and Memoir
Lesson plans and teaching ideas

http://www.proteacher.com/070039.shtml Writing Activities

http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/biograph/ Biography Writer's Workshop

http://www.theteacherscorner.net/lesson-plans/writing/skills/index.htm Writing Lesson Plans

http://www.teachersdomain.org/resource/vtl07.la.ws.process.lpwritbio/ Lesson Plan with Media Links

More Resources at http://www.mrscjacksonsclass.com/writingandreadinglinks.htm