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AutobiographAutobiographyy

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

(adapted from the Internet)(adapted from the Internet)

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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.

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Aunt Cindy was a big part of Jane’s Aunt Cindy was a big part of Jane’s childhood. Jane and her parents visited childhood. Jane and her parents visited Aunt Cindy at least once a month. She Aunt Cindy at least once a month. She remembers many visits to Aunt Cindy’s remembers many visits to Aunt Cindy’s tiny, dark apartment. It was very quiet in tiny, dark apartment. It was very quiet in that building– maybe because tenants that 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 to In spite of that, Aunt Cindy found a way to express her love for animals; she spent express her love for animals; she spent days working at an animal shelter near days working at an animal shelter near her home, and scouting out alleyways for her home, and scouting out alleyways for strays and finding them homes.strays and finding them homes.

READING 1

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

READING 2

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Think: How are the two readings alike and how are they different?

Pair: Turn to the person next to you and share the ways that the two readings are alike and different.

Share: Volunteers to share with the class.

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AutobiographyAutobiography1.1. The main character is the authorThe main character is the author2.2. Recounts the key incidents in the Recounts the key incidents in the

writer’s lifewriter’s life3.3. Written in first person point of view.Written in first person point of view.4.4. Reveals the writer’s feelings, Reveals the writer’s feelings,

reactions, values, and goalsreactions, values, and goals

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

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Let’s Review #1: AutobiographyLet’s Review #1: Autobiography

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

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BiographyBiography1.1. Tells about a real personTells about a real person

2.2. Shows that the writer knows a lot about this Shows that the writer knows a lot about this personperson

3.3. Describes the person’s environmentDescribes the person’s environment

4.4. Shows how the person affects other peopleShows how the person affects other people

5.5. States or implies how the writer feels about States or implies how the writer feels about the personthe person

6.6. Written in the third person point of viewWritten in the third person point of view

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Let’s Review #2Let’s Review #2

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

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Let’s Review #2- BiographyLet’s Review #2- Biography

Aunt Cindy was a big part of Jane’s Aunt Cindy was a big part of Jane’s childhood. Jane and her parents visited childhood. Jane and her parents visited Aunt Cindy at least once a month. She Aunt Cindy at least once a month. She remembers many visits to Aunt Cindy’s remembers many visits to Aunt Cindy’s tiny, dark apartment. It was very quiet in tiny, dark apartment. It was very quiet in that building– maybe because tenants that 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 to In spite of that, Aunt Cindy found a way to express her love for animals; she spent express her love for animals; she spent days working at an animal shelter near days working at an animal shelter near her home, and scouting out alleyways for her home, and scouting out alleyways for strays and finding them homes.strays and finding them homes.

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Fact vs. OpinionFact vs. Opinion

Fact: something that can be proved to be Fact: something that can be proved to be truetrue

Opinion: thoughts or feelingsOpinion: thoughts or feelings To check for opinions, ask yourself, To check for opinions, ask yourself,

• ““Does this tell a thought or feeling?” Does this tell a thought or feeling?” • ““Would the statement be true all of the time?”Would the statement be true all of the time?”

Look for clue words such as : feel, believe, Look for clue words such as : feel, believe, always, never, none, most, least, best, and always, never, none, most, least, best, and worst worst

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Fact or Opinion?Fact or Opinion?

1.1. Abraham Lincoln was the greatest president. Abraham Lincoln was the greatest president. 1.1. Although Abraham Lincoln was a president, it is an Although Abraham Lincoln was a president, it is an

opinion that he was the greatest one.opinion that he was the greatest one.

2.2. Marilyn Monroe was an actress.Marilyn Monroe was an actress.1.1. Marilyn Monroe was in 29 movies. Since she Marilyn Monroe was in 29 movies. Since she

acted in those movies, that is a factacted in those movies, that is a fact

3.3. Tiger Woods is the best golfer who ever played Tiger Woods is the best golfer who ever played the game. the game.

1.1. Although Tiger Woods has won many golf titles, Although Tiger Woods has won many golf titles, whether he is the greatest golfer is an opinion. whether he is the greatest golfer is an opinion.

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Fact or OpinionFact or Opinion1.1. Tiger Woods was the first African American to Tiger Woods was the first African American to

win the Masters Golf Tournament. win the Masters Golf Tournament. 1.1. In the history of the Masters Tournament, this is a In the history of the Masters Tournament, this is a

fact. Tiger Woods was the first African American to fact. Tiger Woods was the first African American to win the Masters.win the Masters.

2.2. Dale Earnhardt died in a NASCAR race crash.Dale Earnhardt died in a NASCAR race crash.1.1. Dale Earnhardt died on February 18, 2001 as a Dale Earnhardt died on February 18, 2001 as a

result of a crash during the 2001 Daytona NASCAR result of a crash during the 2001 Daytona NASCAR race. This is a fact.race. This is a fact.

3.3. All Rap lyrics are offensiveAll Rap lyrics are offensive1.1. Although Rap lyrics often contain questionable Although Rap lyrics often contain questionable

language, whether they are offensive or not is an language, whether they are offensive or not is an opinion, not a fact.opinion, not a fact.

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Subjective vs. ObjectiveSubjective vs. Objective

Subjective = questionable, based on Subjective = questionable, based on opinion not fact (OPINION) opinion not fact (OPINION)

Objective = able to be seen, heard, etc., it Objective = able to be seen, heard, etc., it can be proven, it is a fact (FACT)can be proven, it is a fact (FACT)

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Subjective or Objective?Subjective or Objective?

1. Ms. Leonard teaches reading. 1. Ms. Leonard teaches reading.

-Objective-Objective

2. Ms. Leonard is the best teacher ever!2. Ms. Leonard is the best teacher ever!

-Subjective-Subjective

3. Taylor Swift is the CMA Entertainer of the Year. 3. Taylor Swift is the CMA Entertainer of the Year.

-Objective -Objective

6. Taylor Swift is the best country entertainer. 6. Taylor Swift is the best country entertainer.

-Subjective-Subjective

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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.

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1.1. We will be reading We will be reading A Child Called ItA Child Called It, , through page 14 (chapter 1) and through page 14 (chapter 1) and answering a few questions from the answering a few questions from the passage.passage.

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A Child Called ItA Child Called It

1.1. Is this a biography or an autobiography? Why?Is this a biography or an autobiography? Why?2.2. What point-of-view is this story written in? Give What point-of-view is this story written in? Give

examples to explain your answer.examples to explain your answer.3.3. What do the details tell you about the boy’s What do the details tell you about the boy’s

character?character?4.4. Write one detail from the story that is subjective.Write one detail from the story that is subjective.5.5. Write one detail from the story that is objective.Write one detail from the story that is objective.

Write your answers in COMPLETE sentences.