Autobiographies

1. When I say autobiography, what comes to your mind? ____________

2. What makes up an autobiography?Events, early life (childhood), personal problems, life experiences, memories, challenges, family issues, daily life.

*****With a partner, make a list of as many elements/features you can think of that are found in autobiographies.

1st Person Narrative

Contextualisation Direct & Indirect Speech

Anecdotal Engages with readers about author´s problems , struggles, and challenges

Emotive & Descriptive language

Tell Me What You Think Each One Means

Figurative language is usually found in a diary. This makes it look more natural. REVIEW FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE AND PRACTICE HTTPS://WWW.QUIA.COM/QUIZ/449371.HTML

Group Activity Continued1. What is your opinion of Nelson Mandela after

reading the extract of Nelson Mandela´s diary?

2. What did you think of the text (was it tragic, funny, inspiring, etc)? Why?

3. What obstacles did Mandela face?

- Each group share observations with the class

1. Present your summaries about Anne F. diaries

2. Present 5 challenging situations Anne Frank faced

3. How did she overcome these problems?

4. In what ways is Mandela similar to Anne Frank?

ANNE FRANK

- Each group share observations with the class

Share Time• What challenges do people

(men/women/children/) in Peru face today?

Writing Assignment: 1. WRITE A DIARY ENTRY or AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL

EXTRACT (YOURS OR SOMEBODY IN DISTRESS) in 180-220words) Use language techniques you’ve learned from

the extracts you read. - You can talk about your:Hero, dreams, obstacles/challenges to overcome, goals, conflicts/resolutions, prejudice, bias, hate, bullying, break through barriers to experience new possibilities in life, etc…