6: AUTOBIOGRAPHY Directions

Many of you have written blog entries already, but this is the first BIG DEAL WRITING ASSIGNMENT. This one counts. It will be graded. You must use correct grammar and punctuation. You must do a good job. This one is important...Especially important because it is about YOUR LIFE.

Your autobiography should include these paragraphs:

1. WHO are you in life? State your first name only. Explain the type of person you are, where you're from, what you like to do, what your plans are for the future.

2. WHAT does life mean to you? How do you see life? Are you happy or sad? How do you get through day to day? What inspires you to go on? What motivates you? Who is important in your life?

3. WHAT will your life be like in the future? Where do you see yourself in 10 years? in 20 years? Pick a time frame and write about your dreams. Where will you be? What will you be doing? Will you have a family? a job? What do you envision for yourself?

4. CONCLUSION: wrap up your autobiography by restating something from the introduction. Give your writing some closure.

You can write more than these four paragraphs, but to pass this assignment you must have these four topics in your writing. Remember, do not use your full name--protect yourself. Use correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation. If you need help with anything, please ask.

If you want some pointers, check this WikiHow article on How to Write an Autobiography 
or this ExpertHow article by the same name

Click this link to see an example of a short autobiography written by a student in Sarasota, Florida


Here's a song by one of your teachers fave divas, the Mary J. Blige:  My Life

Be sure to double, triple and QUADRUPLE check your spelling, grammar and punctuation before you publish your post.