Autobiography vs Biography What are the characteristics of

Autobiography vs. Biography What are the characteristics of a biography and an autobiography?

Essential Questions Ø What are the characteristics of autobiographies and biographies?

Set READING 1 Aunt Cindy was a big part of Jane’s childhood. Jane and her parents visited Aunt Cindy at least once a month. She remembers many visits to Aunt Cindy’s tiny, dark apartment. It was very quiet in that building– maybe because tenants were not allowed to have children or pets. In spite of that, Aunt Cindy found a way to express her love for animals; she spent days working at an animal shelter near her home, and scouting out alleyways for strays and finding them homes.

Set READING 2 Aunt Cindy was a big part of my childhood. My parents and I visited her at least once a month. I remember many visits to Aunt Cindy’s tiny, dark apartment. It was very quiet in that building– maybe because tenants were not allowed to have children or pets. In spite of that, my Aunt Cindy found a way to express her love for animals; she spent days working at an animal shelter near her home, and scouting out alleyways for strays and finding them homes.

Set Ø Think: How are the two readings alike and how are they different? Ø Pair: Turn to the person next to you and share the ways that the two readings are alike and different. Ø Share: Volunteers to share with the class.

Autobiography 1. 2. 3. 4. The main character is the author Recounts the key incidents in the writer’s life Written in first person point of view. Reveals the writer’s feelings, reactions, values, and goals

Let’s Review #1 * What clues tell us that the first reading was an autobiography? Aunt Cindy was a big part of my childhood. My parents and I visited her at least once a month. I remember many visits to Aunt Cindy’s tiny, dark apartment. It was very quiet in that building– maybe because tenants were not allowed to have children or pets. In spite of that, my Aunt Cindy found a way to express her love for animals; she spent days working at an animal shelter near her home, and scouting out alleyways for strays and finding them homes.

Let’s Review #1: Autobiography Aunt Cindy was a big part of my childhood. My parents and I visited her at least once a month. I remember many visits to Aunt Cindy’s tiny, dark apartment. It was very quiet in that building– maybe because tenants were not allowed to have children or pets. In spite of that, my Aunt Cindy found a way to express her love for animals; she spent days working at an animal shelter near her home, and scouting out alleyways for strays and finding them homes.

Biography 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Tells about a real person Shows that the writer knows a lot about this person Describes the person’s environment Shows how the person affects other people States or implies how the writer feels about the person Written in the third person point of view

Let’s Review #2 * What clues tell us that the first reading was an biography? Aunt Cindy was a big part of Jane’s childhood. Jane and her parents visited Aunt Cindy at least once a month. She remembers many visits to Aunt Cindy’s tiny, dark apartment. It was very quiet in that building– maybe because tenants were not allowed to have children or pets. In spite of that, Aunt Cindy found a way to express her love for animals; she spent days working at an animal shelter near her home, and scouting out alleyways for strays and finding them homes.

Let’s Review #2 - Biography Aunt Cindy was a big part of Jane’s childhood. Jane and her parents visited Aunt Cindy at least once a month. She remembers many visits to Aunt Cindy’s tiny, dark apartment. It was very quiet in that building– maybe because tenants were not allowed to have children or pets. In spite of that, Aunt Cindy found a way to express her love for animals; she spent days working at an animal shelter near her home, and scouting out alleyways for strays and finding them homes.

Fact vs. Opinion Ø Fact: something that can be proved to be true Ø Opinion: thoughts or feelings l To check for opinions, ask yourself, • “Does this tell a thought or feeling? ” • “Would the statement be true all of the time? ” l Look for clue words such as : feel, believe, always, never, none, most, least, best, and worst

Fact or Opinion? 1. Abraham Lincoln was the greatest president. 1. 2. Marilyn Monroe was an actress. 1. 3. Although Abraham Lincoln was a president, it is an opinion that he was the greatest one. Marilyn Monroe was in 29 movies. Since she acted in those movies, that is a fact Tiger Woods is the best golfer who ever played the game. 1. Although Tiger Woods has won many golf titles, whether he is the greatest golfer is an opinion.

Subjective vs. Objective Ø Subjective = questionable, based on opinion not fact (OPINION) Ø Objective = able to be seen, heard, etc. , it can be proven, it is a fact (FACT)

Subjective or Objective? 1. Ms. Leonard teaches reading. -Objective 2. Ms. Leonard is the best teacher ever! -Subjective 3. Taylor Swift is the CMA Entertainer of the Year. -Objective 6. Taylor Swift is the best country entertainer. -Subjective

Autobiography Paper Ø You will write a one page autobiography that includes the major events in your life. Ø Make sure you include: l l Your birthday A few subjective details about yourself – underline them One page in length Your name on the paper.

Summarizer Ø 3. Write THREE sentences that compare and contrast biographies and autobiographies. Ø 2. Write the definitions for biography and autobiography (you have definitions). Ø 1. What would you prefer to read? Biography or Autobiography? Write ONE reason in a complete sentence as to why you prefer the one over the other.