The Adventures of Augie March Lesson Plan

Autobiography III

Kind of Activity:

Individual Writing

Objective:

Students will write their own story of education and development.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.1.A, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.2.B, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.2.D, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.11-12.1

Structure:

Augie March ends his story by comparing himself to Columbus, who he considers a flop who was proven right.

To end their own autobiographies, students will think about how they want to be remembered.

Individually, ask students to review the work they wrote on days one and three. Then, ask them to think about someone important to whom they would like to be compared. This person doesn't...