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The Autobiography of . . . Me Lesson PlanThe Autobiography of . . . Me Lesson Plan
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The Autobiography of . . . Me

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Pupils examine the accomplishments of African Americans. After being introduced to the characteristics of an autobiography, they create a timeline of their lives. They use those events to write their own autobiography to share with the class.

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5th - 6th
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English Language Arts
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