1. Topic-
What is an autobiography? The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas
 
2. Content-
Working with autobiographies. Developing English vocabulary words. Concept vocabulary: avan-garde, talent. Vocabulary in context: typical, designed, unique, accomplished, furious and released.
 
3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-

Develop interest in autobiographies. Search and explore background knowledge on autobiographies. Point out different features of a autobiography. Understand context vocabulary words to be applied in every day language usage.
 
4. Objectives-
identify features of a autobiography. Apply knowledge for a simple autobiography. Understand and use vocabulary words in everyday English sentences.
 
5. Materials and Aids-
The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas, slideshow
 
6. Procedures/Methods-

A. Introduction-

Students will be asked to give information on what is an autobiography? How do you know? What is the difference between a biography and an autobiography?
 

B. Development-

students will be asked to write down the points that make up an autobiography. all ideas are then written on the board. make an agreement as to what is a good definition for an autobiography. Students will then be asked to name famous singers, who they know of whom have had autobiographies written. I will then ask if any of the students have heard, read, seen or know of Alice B. Toklas
 

C. Practice-

vocabulary words will be introduced in simple sentences in order to be able to start identifying vocabulary words within the autobiography and start defining words.
 

Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-

The students will work in groups. Working as a group, gives the student to interact, use and correct vocabulary usage in the classroom.
 

Checking for understanding-

Students will be given the opportunity to share information.
 

Closure-

The student will retrace with the teacher the different points or features of an autobiography and attempt to use the vocabulary words in sentences.
 
7. Evaluation-
Walking around the classroom and talking to the students, I can work on assessing how they apply their new vocabulary words with the subject of what an autobiography is.
 

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