1. AutobiographyAutobiography
vs.vs.
BiographyBiography
What are the characteristics of aWhat are the characteristics of a
biography and an autobiography?biography and an autobiography?

2. Key Learning: Texts are structured in a way to help the reader
comprehend the information more easily.
701.8.3, 701.8.4, 701.6.3, 701.6.4
Unit Essential Question: How does analyzing text structure help you
better understand the information you are reading?
Concept:
Concept:
Nonfiction Text
Features
Concept:
Types of Prose
Concept:
Biography and
Autobiography
Lesson Essential
Questions:
How do I
distinguish
among
poetry,
prose, and
drama?
701.8.3, 701.8.4
Lesson Essential
Questions:
How do the
features of
nonfiction texts
aid in
comprehension?
701.6.3, 701.6.4
Lesson Essential Questions:
What are the
distinguishing
characteristics of
the different
types of prose?
701.8.3, 701.8.4
Lesson Essential Questions:
How do you
explain the
characteristics
of biography
and
autobiography?
701.8.3
Poetry, Prose
and Drama

3. Unit VocabularyUnit Vocabulary
 PoetryPoetry
 ProseProse
 DramaDrama
Text
features
(headings, key words,(headings, key words,
captions, footnotes,captions, footnotes,
maps, charts, graphs,maps, charts, graphs,
timelines, tables,timelines, tables,
diagrams)diagrams)
 Fiction
 Nonfiction
 Genre
BiographyBiography
AutobiographyAutobiography

4. Table of Contents for: Text StructureTable of Contents for: Text Structure
Title of PaperTitle of Paper Date ofDate of
AssignAssign
YourYour
ScoreScore
WorthWorth
11 Poetry, Prose, and Drama PNPoetry, Prose, and Drama PN 2020
22 Poetry, Prose, and Drama Summarizer NBPPoetry, Prose, and Drama Summarizer NBP 2020
33 Reading Poetry, Prose, and Drama WorksheetReading Poetry, Prose, and Drama Worksheet 2020
44 Nonfiction Text Features PNNonfiction Text Features PN 2020
55 Nonfiction Text Features WkshNonfiction Text Features Wksh 2020
66 Types of Prose PNTypes of Prose PN 2020
77 Types of Prose Activity and Summarizer NBPTypes of Prose Activity and Summarizer NBP 2020
88
Autobiography vs Biography PNAutobiography vs Biography PN 2020
99
Autobio vs Bio SummarizerAutobio vs Bio Summarizer
NBPNBP
2020
1010

5. Activator
We will be looking at two readings.
They are both very similar, but they
are both different as well.
Be on the look out for the difference.

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

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

8. Activator
Look at your notesheet.
Take a few minutes to complete the
Venn Diagram.
We will share our answers in just in a
moment.

9. ActivatorActivator
Reading 1 Reading 2
1.
2.
1.
2.
2.
1.

10. AutobiographyAutobiography
1.1. The main character is theThe main character is the
authorauthor
2.2. Recounts the key incidents inRecounts the key incidents in
the writer’s lifethe writer’s life
3.3. Describes major influencesDescribes major influences
(people, events, places) on the(people, events, places) on the
writerwriter

11. AutobiographyAutobiography
4.4. Describes interactionsDescribes interactions
between the writer andbetween the writer and
significant people in his orsignificant people in his or
her lifeher life
5.5. Reveals the writer’sReveals the writer’s
feelings, reactions, values,feelings, reactions, values,
and goalsand goals

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

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

14. BiographyBiography
1.1. Tells about a real personTells about a real person
2.2. Shows that the writer knows aShows that the writer knows a
lot about this personlot about this person
3.3. Describes the person’sDescribes the person’s
environmentenvironment

15. BiographyBiography
4.4. Provides anecdotes orProvides anecdotes or
details that show this persondetails that show this person
in actionin action
5.5. Shows how the personShows how the person
affects other peopleaffects other people
6.6. States or implies how theStates or implies how the
writer feels about the personwriter feels about the person

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

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

18. In-Class AssignmentsIn-Class Assignments
1.1. Take out a blank sheet ofTake out a blank sheet of
notebook paper.notebook paper.
2.2. Title it “Autobio vs BioTitle it “Autobio vs Bio
Summarizer” and head itSummarizer” and head it
properly.properly.
3.3. Then FLIP IT OVER TO THEThen FLIP IT OVER TO THE
BACK…BACK…

19. In-Class AssignmentsIn-Class Assignments
1.1. We will be reading “An UnforgettableWe will be reading “An Unforgettable
Journey” on page 402 and answering aJourney” on page 402 and answering a
few questions from the passage.few questions from the passage.
2.2. Remember, we are using the back ofRemember, we are using the back of
your paper…your paper…
3.3. Write “Unforgettable Journey” on theWrite “Unforgettable Journey” on the
first line and then follow along with thefirst line and then follow along with the
reading.reading.

20. ““Unforgettable Journey”Unforgettable Journey”
1.1. Which of the first three sentences in thisWhich of the first three sentences in this
reading is an opinion?reading is an opinion?
2.2. Is this a biography or an autobiography?Is this a biography or an autobiography?
Why?Why?
3.3. What point-of-view is this story written in?What point-of-view is this story written in?
Give examples to explain your answer.Give examples to explain your answer.
4.4. Describe the person who wrote this storyDescribe the person who wrote this story
(where she is from, what happened to her,(where she is from, what happened to her,
her character as a person).her character as a person).
Write your answers in COMPLETE sentences ON
THE BACK. SKIP lines.

21. ““Unforgettable Journey”- AnswersUnforgettable Journey”- Answers
1.1. Which of the first three sentences in this reading is an opinion?Which of the first three sentences in this reading is an opinion?
The third sentence– “…life seemed peaceful.” --The third sentence– “…life seemed peaceful.” --
Cannot be provenCannot be proven
2.2. Is this a biography or an autobiography? Why?Is this a biography or an autobiography? Why?
AutobiographyAutobiography
3.3. What point-of-view is this story written in? Give examples toWhat point-of-view is this story written in? Give examples to
explain your answer.explain your answer.
First-PersonFirst-Person
4.4. Describe the person who wrote this story (where she is from, whatDescribe the person who wrote this story (where she is from, what
happened to her, her character as a person).happened to her, her character as a person).
Immigrant from Laos– was a refugee fleeing toImmigrant from Laos– was a refugee fleeing to
ThailandThailand

22. In-Class AssignmentsIn-Class Assignments
NOW…NOW…
1.1. We are reading “Rosa Parks” on pageWe are reading “Rosa Parks” on page
853 and answering a few questions from853 and answering a few questions from
the passage.the passage.
1.1. We will be using the same instructionsWe will be using the same instructions
from the “Unforgettable Journey” readingfrom the “Unforgettable Journey” reading
and questionsand questions
2.2. Draw a line under your last question andDraw a line under your last question and
write “Rosa Parks” under the line.write “Rosa Parks” under the line.
3.3. Follow along with the reading.Follow along with the reading.

23. ““Rosa Parks”Rosa Parks”
1.1. Is this a biography or an autobiography?Is this a biography or an autobiography?
Why?Why?
2.2. What point-of-view is this story writtenWhat point-of-view is this story written
in? Give examples to explain yourin? Give examples to explain your
answer.answer.
3.3. What do the details tell you about RosaWhat do the details tell you about Rosa
Park’s character?Park’s character?
Write your answers in COMPLETE
sentences ON THE BACK. SKIP lines.

24. ““Rosa Parks”-Rosa Parks”-
AnswersAnswers
1.1. Is this a biography or an autobiography?Is this a biography or an autobiography?
Why?Why?
Biography- written by Rita DoveBiography- written by Rita Dove
2.2. What point-of-view is this story written in?What point-of-view is this story written in?
Give examples to explain your answer.Give examples to explain your answer.
33rdrd
Person (words like she, her, etc…)Person (words like she, her, etc…)
3.3. What do the details tell you about RosaWhat do the details tell you about Rosa
Park’s character?Park’s character?
Brave, courageous, strong-willedBrave, courageous, strong-willed

25. Summarizer
Turn your notebook paper back over
to the front.
We are doing a 3-2-1… using the
following slide, complete the
questions.
Turn it into the blue bin when you are
finished.

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

28. In-Class AssignmentsIn-Class Assignments
NOW…NOW…
1.1. We are reading “Elizabeth I” onWe are reading “Elizabeth I” on
page 416 and answering a fewpage 416 and answering a few
questions from the passage.questions from the passage.
1.1. We will be using the same instructionsWe will be using the same instructions
from the “Unforgettable Journey”from the “Unforgettable Journey”
reading and questionsreading and questions
2.2. Draw a line under your last questionDraw a line under your last question
and write “Elizabeth I”.and write “Elizabeth I”.
3.3. Follow along with the reading.Follow along with the reading.

29. ““Elizabeth I”- AnswersElizabeth I”- Answers
1.1. Is this a biography or anIs this a biography or an
autobiography?autobiography?
2.2. What point-of-view is this storyWhat point-of-view is this story
written in?written in?
3.3. What do the details tell you aboutWhat do the details tell you about
Elizabeth’s character (page 416)?Elizabeth’s character (page 416)?
4.4. Who did Elizabeth I marry?Who did Elizabeth I marry?

30. ““Elizabeth I”- AnswersElizabeth I”- Answers
1.1. Is this a biography or an autobiography?Is this a biography or an autobiography?
BiographyBiography
2.2. What point-of-view is this story written in?What point-of-view is this story written in?
Third-PersonThird-Person
3.3. What do the details tell you about Elizabeth’s characterWhat do the details tell you about Elizabeth’s character
(page 416)?(page 416)?
Smart (well educated), regal, active,Smart (well educated), regal, active,
eagereager
4.4. Who did Elizabeth I marry?Who did Elizabeth I marry?
She never married (said she was married toShe never married (said she was married to
England)England)