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CNF Lesson 6 Autobiography

The document outlines guidelines for writing an autobiography, emphasizing the importance of balancing personal traits and experiences. It provides a structured approach, including choosing a topic, formulating a thesis, and organizing ideas chronologically. Additionally, it includes a peer evaluation rubric to assess clarity, literary elements, originality, and technical writing skills.

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CNF Lesson 6 Autobiography

The document outlines guidelines for writing an autobiography, emphasizing the importance of balancing personal traits and experiences. It provides a structured approach, including choosing a topic, formulating a thesis, and organizing ideas chronologically. Additionally, it includes a peer evaluation rubric to assess clarity, literary elements, originality, and technical writing skills.

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• Write a draft of a short piece using

any of the literary conventions of


genre following these pointers:
• a. Choosing a topic
• b. Formulating a thesis statement
• c. Organizing and developing ideas
• d. Using any literary conventions of a
• genre
• e. Ensuring that theme and technique
• are effectively developed
• It is a type of writing about oneself.
• As a writer of your own life story, you must
be able to balance your admirable qualities
with some of your unpleasant traits.
• Your autobiography should reflect who you
really are, with your share of eccentricities
but with endearing qualities that clearly mark
you as an authentic person worth reading
about.
Introduction: A gripping event or Adolescence and Discovering

01. anecdote that gives readers a hint


of what to expect. It could be a
pivotal moment or challenge that
03.
Identity: Experiences during
teenage years, challenges faced,
friendships formed, and personal
defines the essence of the story. evolutions.

Childhood and Early Memories: Pursuits and Passions: Describing

02. 04.
Recounting family dynamics, education, early career choices, or
birthplace, cultural background, any particular hobby or skill that
and memorable incidents from played a significant role in the
early years. author’s life.
Major Life Events and Challenges: Reflections and Wisdom: Sharing

05. Chronicles of marriage,


parenthood, career shifts, or any
significant setbacks and how they
07.
life lessons, changes in beliefs or
values over time, and offering
insights gained from lived
were overcome. experiences.

Achievements and Milestones: Conclusion: Summarizing the

06. Celebrating major


accomplishments and recounting
the journey to achieving them.
08. journey, contemplating on the
present state, and sharing hopes or
aspirations for the future.
Write a draft of a short piece using any
of the literary conventions of genre
following these pointers:
• a. Choosing a topic
• b. Formulating a thesis statement
• c. Organizing and developing ideas
• d. Using any literary conventions of a
genre
• e. Ensuring that theme and technique
are effectively developed
Write an autobiography
chronicling about your life
journey, reflected on your
experiences, challenges, and
achievements in life that you
accomplished and how it will
help you to become a better
person in the present and in the
future.
1. Create your own title.
2.Your autobiography should
be written in chronological
order.
3.It should be composed of 3-4
paragraphs in English.
4.Do not plagiarize.
Evaluate each other’s draft
based on:

a. clarity of idea
b. appropriate choice of literary
element
c. appropriate use of the element
d. effective combination of the
idea and the chosen literary
element
1. Purpose: You will evaluate a classmate's autobiography
to help them improve their writing and to develop your
ability to critique effectively.

2. Steps:
• Reflect on the clarity of the ideas, the use of literary
elements, and how well these elements work together.
• Use the rubric provided to assess the draft on the
specified criteria.
• Write constructive feedback for each criterion, explaining
your score and offering suggestions for improvement.
3. Scoring: Assign points according to the rubric.
The total possible score is 50 points.

4. Feedback: Focus on providing specific and


actionable comments. Highlight both strengths and
areas for improvement.
• Read your partner’s draft thoroughly.
PEER EVALUATION SCORING SHEET
Criteria Peer Evaluation Point Description Feedback
Score (from rubric) (from peer)
1. Clarity of idea ____ /10

2. Appropriate choice of literary ____ /10


element
3. Appropriate use of the element ____ /10

4. Effective combination of the ____ /10


idea and the chosen literary
element
5. Originality and Creativity ____ /5

6. Technical Writing ____ /5


(Grammar/Mechanics)
Total Score: Name of Evaluator: Signature of Evaluator:
____ /50 ___________________ ___________________
Exemplary Proficient Developing Needs
Criteria (10-9) (8-7) (6-5) Improvement (4)
1. Clarity of idea The main idea is The main idea is The main idea is The main idea is
exceptionally clear, clear and somewhat clear, unclear, vague, or
insightful, and developed, with but there are poorly developed,
thoroughly minimal noticeable gaps leading to
developed, leaving ambiguity or gaps or confusion in significant
no ambiguity. in reasoning. development. misunderstanding.
2. Appropriate The chosen literary The chosen The chosen The chosen literary
element is perfectly literary element is literary element element is
choice of
suited to the idea, appropriate and is somewhat inappropriate or
literary element enhancing meaning supports the idea appropriate but does not align with
and emotional effectively. lacks full the idea.
impact. alignment with
the idea.
Criteria Exemplary Proficient Developing Needs
(10-9) (8-7) (6-5) Improvement (4)
3. Appropriate The literary The literary The literary The literary
use of the element is element is used element is applied element is poorly
element masterfully effectively with inconsistently or used or does not
executed and fully only minor only partially contribute to the
supports the inconsistencies supports the narrative.4
narrative's tone or weaknesses. narrative.
and purpose.
4. Effective The idea and the The idea and The idea and the The idea and the
combination of literary element are the literary literary element literary element
the idea and the seamlessly element are show some are disconnected
chosen literary integrated, creating well-connected, connection but or awkwardly
element a cohesive and with only minor lack fluidity and combined.
compelling piece. integration cohesion.
issues.
Criteria Needs
Exemplary (5) Proficient (4) Developing (3)
Improvement (2)
5. Originality The draft is highly The draft The draft has The draft lacks
and Creativity original, showcasing demonstrates limited creativity originality and
unique perspectives creativity, though and relies on feels generic or
or creative use of some aspects common ideas or uninspired.
the chosen element. may feel familiar predictable
or predictable. approaches.
6. Technical Grammar, spelling, Few grammar, Noticeable Numerous
Writing and punctuation are spelling, or grammar, grammar, spelling,
(Grammar/Mec flawless, enhancing punctuation spelling, or or punctuation
hanics) readability. errors that do punctuation errors that detract
not significantly errors that from
affect somewhat affect understanding.
readability. readability.

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