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

What Is an Autobiography? An autobiography is the story of a person’s life, written or told by that person. Through My Eyes, by Ruby Bridges Boy: Tales of Childhood, by Roald Dahl Savion: My Life in Tap, by Savion Glover and Bruce Weber

What Is an Autobiography? The author of an autobiography: tells about his or her own life experiences writes in first-person point of view, using pronouns such as I, me, and we.

Example “When I was twelve, I began volunteering at the local newspaper. I didn’t know it then, but my plan to avoid dance lessons by working at The Tribune two afternoons a week awakened in me a thirst for journalism. Now, twenty years later, though I’ve covered news stories in major cities all over the world, I still haven’t learned how to dance”

What Is a Biography? A biography is the story of a real person’s life, written or told by another person. Helen Keller: Rebellious Spirit, by Laurie Lawlor The Life and Death of Crazy Horse, by Russell Freedman Sky Pioneer: A Photobiography of Amelia Earhart, by Corinne

What Is a Biography? The author of a biography: thoroughly researches the subject’s life writes in third-person point of view, using pronouns such as he, she, and they

Example “An award-winning international journalist, Kathy Price discovered her love for news reporting when she was just twelve years old. To escape taking dance lessons, young Kathy convinced her parents that she would rather volunteer for the local newspaper twice a week. The Tribune taught her confidence and basic skills that are at the foundation of her career.”

Styles of Biographies Some biographies are written in a strictly factual style and include only events and conversations that really happened. Other biographies are written to read more like novels and may include details that are historically possible but may not have really happened.

Memoir Some think that a autobiography is also a memoir; however, they are different. Like a biography a autobiography takes the reader through the whole life of that person, but from that persons point-of-view. A memoir is also written by the person that it is about, but it is only about one specific time or event in their lives. Example: If I decided to write about my complete life up until this point – including growing up in Markham, the 5 years I spent in Waterloo, my time in Toronto and eventually landing my teaching job – I’d write an autobiography. If I wrote a book about getting my first teaching job, when I had to apply to over 150 positions – I’d write a memoir

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

Fact or Opinion? Abraham Lincoln was the greatest president. Although Abraham Lincoln was a president, it is an opinion that he was the greatest one. Marilyn Monroe was an actress. 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. Although Tiger Woods has won many golf titles, whether he is the greatest golfer is an opinion.

Fact or Opinion Tiger Woods was the first African American to win the Masters Golf Tournament. In the history of the Masters Tournament, this is a fact. Tiger Woods was the first African American to win the Masters. Dale Earnhardt died in a NASCAR race crash. Dale Earnhardt died on February 18, 2001 as a result of a crash during the 2001 Daytona NASCAR race. This is a fact. All Rap lyrics are offensive Although Rap lyrics often contain questionable language, whether they are offensive or not is an opinion, not a fact.

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

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

Exit Ticket 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.

Summarizer 3. Write THREE sentences that compare and contrast biographies and autobiographies. 2. Write the definitions for biography and autobiography (you have TWO definitions). 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.

In-Class Assignments Take out a blank sheet of notebook paper. Title it “Autobiography vs Biography” and put your name on it.

In-Class Assignments We will be reading “An Unforgettable Journey” on page 402 and answering a few questions from the passage. Write “Unforgettable Journey” on the first line and then follow along with the reading.

“Unforgettable Journey” Write your answers in COMPLETE sentences. Which of the first three sentences in this reading is an opinion? Is this a biography or an autobiography? Why? What point-of-view is this story written in? Give examples to explain your answer. Describe the person who wrote this story (where she is from, what happened to her, her character as a person). Write one detail from the story that is subjective. Write one detail from the story that is objective.

“Unforgettable Journey”- Answers Which of the first three sentences in this reading is an opinion? The third sentence– “…life seemed peaceful.” -- Cannot be proven Is this a biography or an autobiography? Why? Autobiography What point-of-view is this story written in? Give examples to explain your answer. First-Person Describe the person who wrote this story (where she is from, what happened to her, her character as a person). Immigrant from Laos– was a refugee fleeing to Thailand 5. Subjective details 6. Objective details

Write “Rosa Parks” at the top of your paper. In-Class Assignments NOW… We are reading “Rosa Parks” on page 853 and answering a few questions from the passage. We will be using the same instructions from the “Unforgettable Journey” reading and questions Write “Rosa Parks” at the top of your paper. Follow along with the reading.

“Rosa Parks” Write your answers in COMPLETE sentences. SKIP lines. Is this a biography or an autobiography? Why? What point-of-view is this story written in? Give examples to explain your answer. What do the details tell you about Rosa Park’s character? Write one detail from the story that is subjective. Write one detail from the story that is objective.

Is this a biography or an autobiography? Why? “Rosa Parks”- Answers Is this a biography or an autobiography? Why? Biography- written by Rita Dove What point-of-view is this story written in? Give examples to explain your answer. 3rd Person (words like she, her, etc…) What do the details tell you about Rosa Park’s character? Brave, courageous, strong-willed 4. Subjective Details 5. Objective details

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

“Elizabeth I”- Answers Is this a biography or an autobiography? What point-of-view is this story written in? What do the details tell you about Elizabeth’s character (page 416)? Who did Elizabeth I marry?

“Elizabeth I”- Answers Is this a biography or an autobiography? Biography What point-of-view is this story written in? Third-Person What do the details tell you about Elizabeth’s character (page 416)? Smart (well educated), regal, active, eager Who did Elizabeth I marry? She never married (said she was married to England)