Day 1 Lesson
Today you will introduce the topic of autobiography and biography. Ask the students, "What is the difference between an autobiography and a biography?" List 3 answers on the board. Then show kids the Merriam-Webster definition of each word.
Autobiography- the biography of a person narrated by himself or herself
Biography- a usually written history of a person's life
Give an example about your autobiography for the class by introducing yourself. (Name, Navajo clanship, place of birth, parents, and gives a brief timeline of major events in your life. Then have each student do the same.
Activity 1- Post up pictures of Annie Dodge Wauneka and Peter MacDonald on the front board. Tell students to view the pictures for 2 minutes. Then ask them to use five adjectives to describe each person. (Courtesy of Google) Focus on their attire, facial expressions, and posture.
Homework: Have the students read the short biography of Annie Dodge Wauneka. Homework 1- A. Wauneka.docx
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