1. Dra. Magda Enriquez Beitler

2. • A biography is writing about somebody other
than yourself.
• The word biography comes from two Greek
words: Bio = Life and graphos = writing. Thus
biography means life writing.
• When you write your autobiography, you are
writing about your life.
• In order to do this you will follow the five steps
of writing

3. • Who are you?
• When were you born?
• Where were you born?
• When did you _____?
• Where did you _____?
• How did you ______?
• Why did you choose ______?
• What do you like the most?
• What do you dislike the most?
• What will you like to do when you grow up?
• Where would you like to go for (High School,
College? Why?

4. • Time line
• Interview some one who knew you when you
were little
• Remember anecdotes (things that really
happened to you)
• Choose one important event in your life
• Get pictures of yourself
• Ask your best friend what he/she thinks of you

5.  Write you information in complete
sentences.
 Don’t worry about spelling or layout at
this time.

6.  Beginning - The beginning should state
the focus of your writing in a way that makes
the reader want to read.
 Middle - Make sure you use descriptive
words so that the reader can imagine how
you really are. Please remember details and
examples
 End – That explains why you are who you
are and how his/her dreams may relate to
your dreams

7. KeepKeep
Cut or Re-WriteCut or Re-Write
 Sentences and
paragraphs that are
interesting, important
or entertaining.
 Sentences that relate
to your main point or
focus.
 Sentences that add
supporting examples
and details
 Sentences and
paragraphs that are
interesting, important
or entertaining.
 Sentences that relate
to your main point or
focus.
 Sentences that add
supporting examples
and details
• Openings that are
unclear or
uninteresting
• Sentences that
include extra ideas
that are not related
to your main point.
• Sentences that are
confusing or lack
specific details
• Openings that are
unclear or
uninteresting
• Sentences that
include extra ideas
that are not related
to your main point.
• Sentences that are
confusing or lack
specific details

8.  Checking for Errors in :
 Spelling
 Punctuation
 Grammar
 Capitalization

9. Final copy must be:
 Clean of errors
 Attractively presented
 With pictures
 Deliver to an audience: the readers

10. Enjoy!!!
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