Car autobiography vs biography lesson plan

Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand the difference between autobiographies and biographies.

Materials and Prep

  • Paper
  • Pencil
  • Autobiography and biography books (optional)

Activities

  1. Start by discussing the concept of autobiographies and biographies.

    Autobiography Vs. Biography Here's A Quick Reference Anchor

    Explain that these are types of books that tell the story of a person's life.

  2. Ask the student if they know what the difference is between an autobiography and a biography. Have a discussion about it and encourage them to share their thoughts.
  3. Read aloud a short excerpt from an autobiography and a biography. Discuss the differences in the writing style and content.
  4. Give the student a blank piece of paper and ask them to draw two columns.

    Label one column "Autobiography" and the other column "Biography".

  5. Provide a list of famous people, both real and fictional, and ask the student to categorize them into the correct column based on whether they would have an autobiography or a biography.
  6. Review Year 5: Biographies and Autobiographies (Week 1 of 2) GEFE