The document explains what an autobiography is and includes prompts for writing one's own life story, covering topics such as childhood, family, school experiences, and future aspirations. It features an example autobiography of a 7-year-old girl named Katie, detailing her life, family, favorite activities, and career ambitions. The text encourages personal reflection and storytelling.

1. Autobiographies All About YOU!

2. What is an Autobiography? An autobiography is the story of one’s life as written by oneself. It’s all about you , written by you ! It’s All About Me!

3. What might I find in one? About a person’s life Where they were born Growing up Likes/dislikes Favorite things Family Who’s in my family? The future What do I want to be when I grow up?

4. My Younger Years Where were you born? I was born…

5. My Younger Years What did you do when you were a baby for fun? When I was a little baby I…

6. My Younger Years What do you remember about yourself when you were a toddler? As a toddler I…

7. Kindergarten & First Grade Tell about your Kindergarten teacher. My Kindergarten teacher was…

8. Kindergarten & First Grade Tell about your best friend in first grade. In first grade my best friend is…

9. Kindergarten & First Grade Tell something that happened to you during Kindergarten or earlier this school year. I remember…

10. Other Things to Write About Tell about your favorite subjects in school. My favorite subject in school is…

11. More Writing Ideas What is your favorite thing to do after school? After school I really like to…

12. When I Grow Up What do you want to do when you grow up? When I grow up I want to…

13. When I Grow Up What will your family be like when you are a grown-up? In my family there will be…

14. Katie’s Autobiography My name is Katie and I am 7 years old. I was born in Ohio. When I was a baby I drank from a bottle. My mom took good care of me. When I started to grow, my little sister was born. Our bedroom was filled with toys. Then, I started Kindergarten. I learned a lot. My teacher was very nice and taught me how to read. Next, I went to first grade. First grade is a little harder, but I am still learning a lot. My best friend is Sam. She’s really funny. We like to play tag at recess. I like my teacher this year because she reads us stories. My favorite subject is reading. I read lots of books. My favorite one is called “Diary of a Spider.” My favorite color is purple and my favorite thing to do is sing. My cat is named Sprinkles. I live with my mom and sister. We go on walks together around the neighborhood. After school I always eat a snack. When I grow up, I want to be a nurse just like my mom.