Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Barbara Cooney
This site contains a biography of Barbara Cooney, and a summary of each of her picture books. Pictures of each of her books are provided.
Other
Autobiography: A Type of Memoir
This resource has information about autobiography, a type of memoir, plus examples of types of autobiographies and the criteria for each one.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Excerpt From Honky
A learning module that begins with "Excerpt from Honky" by Dalton Conley, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Excerpt From the Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
A learning module that begins with "Excerpt from the Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin" by Benjamin Franklin, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or...
CommonLit
Common Lit: The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: From Chapter 11
A learning module that begins with "The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: Excerpt from Chapter 11" by Frederick Douglass, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Literary Nonfiction
[Accessible by TX Educators. Free Registration/Login Required] Identify the literary language and devices used in memoirs and personal narratives and compare their characteristics with those of an autobiography.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Literary Nonfiction (English 7 Reading)
[Accessible by TX Educators. Free Registration/Login Required] Learn how to describe the structural and substantive differences between an autobiography or diary and a fictional adaptation of it.
CommonLit
Common Lit: The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: Excerpt From Ch. 1
A learning module that begins with "The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: Excerpt from Ch. 1" by Frederick Douglass, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be...
CommonLit
Common Lit: From Pit to Pond
A learning module that begins with "From Pit to Pond" by Wendy Hobday Haugh, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free...
CommonLit
Common Lit: "Hello, My Name Is " by Jason Kim
A learning module that begins with "Hello, My Name Is ___" by Jason Kim accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: 2.1: Narrative Essay
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn to write a narrative essay by identifying the differences between descriptive and narrative essays, knowing the difference between autobiographical and...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Night" by Elie Wiesel
Selected (10) reading passages (grades 8-11) to pair with the autobiography "Night" by Elie Wiesel. In this autobiographical account, Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel recounts his horrifying experiences at the Auschwitz and Buchenwald...
CommonLit
Common Lit: "The Circuit: Stories From the Life of a Migrant Child" by F. Jimenez
A collection of autobiographical short stories about a boy whose family moves from America to Mexico where they become migrant workers. Selected (6) reading passages (grades 5-8) to pair with "The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Malcolm X, Alex Haley
The Autobiography of Malcolm X traces the life of one of the most influential, controversial, and thoughtful people of the 20th century. Selected (10) reading passages (grades 8-11) to pair with the "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou recounts her coming of age story as a mature but apprehensive girl in the American South and California during the Jim Crow era. Selected (8) reading passages (grades 7-10) to pair with "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Biography: Ann Mc Govern
Read this autobiography to learn about author Ann McGovern. Links to her website, an author's visit kit, and a list of her books are available.
CommonLit
Common Lit: "The Terror" by Junot Diaz
A learning module that begins with the nonfiction story "The Terror" by Junot Diaz, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Kings, Queens and Pawns by Mary Roberts Rinehart
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published in 1915, one work featured is Kings, Queens And Pawns by Mary Roberts Rinehart. This work is a personal account of her experience as a war correspondent...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Biography: Bill Martin, Jr.
Read this autobiography to learn about author Bill Martin, Jr. A link to a list of his books is also available.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Digital Autobiography
In this lesson, students will create original poetry and prose and will assemble a written autobiographical booklet in a middle school language arts class. After all poetry and prose are written, students will create a digital slideshow...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Look at Me!
Students will write an autobiography and use pictures of themselves from past and present to illustrate it.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Character Web With Dust Tracks on a Road
Students will read "The Inside Search," from Dust Tracks on a Road with a partner creating a character web.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: This Is My Life!
This assignment requires you to write about your own life, your family, and the things that are influencing you so far in your personal journey. The result will be a short autobiography of your own and hopefully a little more...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: "Moments in Time" Lines
This lesson will give students the opportunity to share important events in their lives while learning to make a timeline.