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Writing and Assessing an Autobiographical Incident
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| Grades | 3 – 5 |
| Lesson Plan Type | Unit |
| Estimated Time | Ten 45-minute sessions |
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Urbana, Illinois |
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MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY
- General classroom supplies (writing paper, pencils, pens and so forth)
- Computer and printer
- Overhead projector
STUDENT INTERACTIVES
Grades K – 12 | Student Interactive | Organizing & Summarizing
Students can generate descriptive timelines that can be plotted with their choice of units of measure (date, time, event, entry, or other).
Grades 3 – 12 | Student Interactive | Organizing & Summarizing
The Graphic Map assists teachers and students in reading and writing activities by charting the high and low points related to a particular item or group of items, such as events during a day or chapters in a book.
PRINTOUTS
Autobiographical Incident Rubric
PREPARATION
- Expose students to a variety of biographies and autobiographies.
- Have the students interview family members or discuss family conversations and memories.
- Test the Interactive Timeline or Graphic Map on your computers to familiarize yourself with the tools and ensure that you have the Flash plug-in installed. You can download the plug-in from the technical support page.