14. Writing Autobiografhy

Overview :
This activity was developed for teachers participating in the wisconsin writing project. It work for me when used with teachers :

They have found it useful with most student at most grade levels. It's especially fun in the beginning of the year when we all need to get to know each other.

Purpose :
It this lesson, the writing analyze self to provide an introduction to the rest of the class.

Objectives :
To analyze, to inform, to introduce.

Activies and procedure :
Students write an eleven line auto biopoem after hearing/seeing the teachers model.

Set up an example of an Autobiopoem :

• Line 1 : Your first name.
• Line 2 : Four descriptive traits.
• Line 3 : Sibling of
• Line 4 : Lover of (people, ideas).
• Line 5 : Who feels.
• Line 6 : Who needs.
• Line 7 : who gives.
• Line 8 : Who fears.
• Line 9 : Who would like to see.
• Line10: Resident of (your city).
• Line 11: Your last name.