Autobiography of the Future Me Scaffolded Unit CCSS Grades 4-7 Print and Teach
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Description
Open the preview to see the "Future Me" Autobiography Writing Unit. This "Future Me" autobiography encourages students to think critically about their life's trajectory. Learners are asked to conduct an interview from the imagined perspective of their future selves, offering a creative twist on traditional writing assignments. By envisioning their lives 50 years from now, students explore the impact of their current decisions on their future selves.
Key Features of the Unit:
- Understanding Autobiographies: Introduction to autobiographical writing, its significance, and structure.
- Quote Analysis: Thought-provoking quotes to deepen understanding and reflection.
- Components: From drafting a glossary to creating portraits and including artifacts, the unit is rich with diverse activities.
- Personal Exploration: Dive into themes such as birthplace, family, home, education, interests, and character traits.
- Reflective Writing: Encourage introspection on accomplishments, life lessons, hopes, dreams, and the legacy students wish to leave.
- Creative Expression: Design a cover page and publish a final draft glossary.
- Literacy Skills Enhancement: Focus on text features, glossary writing, and autobiographical storytelling techniques.
A post-study word search puzzle and an academic challenge are perfect for review.
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