The Art of Biography

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 13.03.10

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction
  2. Purpose/Rationale
  3. Background Information
  4. Day 1 Lesson
  5. Day 2 Lesson
  6. Day 3 Lesson
  7. Day 4 Lesson
  8. Day 5 Lesson
  9. Day 6 Lesson
  10. Day 7 Lesson
  11. Day 8 Lesson
  12. Day 9 Lesson
  13. Day 10 Lesson
  14. Day 11 Lesson
  15. Day 12 Lesson
  16. Day 13 Lesson
  17. Bibliography and Reading List
  18. Appendix
  19. Notes

The Significance of My Great-Grandparent

Audrelia R. Dugi

Published September 2013

Tools for this Unit:

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.

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Homework: Have the students read the short biography of Annie Dodge Wauneka. Homework 1- A. Wauneka.docx

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