WRITING WRITING WORKSHOP 1WORKSHOP 1

WRITING WRITING WORKSHOP 1WORKSHOP 1

WRITING•It is an intricate process

that allows writers to explore thoughts and ideas, make them visible and tangible.

FIVE STEPS IN WRITING• Prewriting • Drafting• Revising• Editing• Publishing

WRITING AN WRITING AN AUTOBIOGRAPHYAUTOBIOGRAPHY

WRITING AN WRITING AN AUTOBIOGRAPHYAUTOBIOGRAPHY

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Objectives• Develop pride and self-esteem• Process life experiences• Think of life goals and plans for

the future

WHAT IS AN WHAT IS AN AUTOBIOGRAPHYAUTOBIOGRAPHY

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WHAT IS AN WHAT IS AN AUTOBIOGRAPHYAUTOBIOGRAPHY

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• An autobiography is a story of one’s own life written by oneself.

• Autobiographies have been written since A.D. 400 when an early Christian leader, Saint Augustine, wrote his.

• This text form falls under personal recounts which usually retell an event that the writer is personally involved in.

How should I start?• You should think of a catchy

introduction to begin your paragraph with. It may be:– A famous quotation– A line from a song– A thought provoking question

Questions to answer…

• What is your full name? Is there a story behind how or why you were given that name? Do you like or dislike it dislike it? Why or why not?

• What is your birthday? Is there any important celebration like Christmas, New Year’s Eve or Valentine’s day, when you were born?

• Who are your parents? Their occupations? Besides being your parents, what makes them so special to you? Have you ever received a very special gift from them?

• Who are your siblings? Are you the oldest or the youngest child? Who is your favorite brother or sister? What makes him/her your favorite?

• How do you spend your free time? With whom do you spend it? Have you ever had an unforgettable experience while spending your spare time with your friends?

• What is/are your ambition/s in life? What should you do to achieve it/them? How you foresee yourself five or ten years from now?

• Do you have any personal principle in life? What is it? How can it help you reach your aspirations in life?

Let’s go to work!