Difference between biography and autobiography lesson plans

Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand the difference between autobiographies and biographies.

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Pencil
• Autobiography and biography books (optional)

Activities

1. Start by discussing the concept of autobiographies and biographies.

   Explain that these are types of books that tell the story of a person's life.

2. Ask the student if they know what the difference is between an autobiography and a biography. Have a discussion about it and encourage them to share their thoughts.
3. Read aloud a short excerpt from an autobiography and a biography.

   Discuss the differences in the writing style and content.

4. Give the student a blank piece of paper and ask them to draw two columns. Label one column "Autobiography" and the other column "Biography".
5. Provide a list of famous people, both real and fictional, and ask the student to categorize them into the correct column based on whether they would have an autobiography or a biography.
6. Review