（本科）新編大學英語寫作autobiographyppt課件（全）

1、新編大學英語寫作autobiography 新編大學英語寫作College English Writing：A New Course BookAutobiography What is autobiography? An autobiography is a persons own biography, or written account of his or her life, distinguished from the journal or diary by being a connected narrative, and from memoirs by dealing less wit

2、h with contemporary events and personalities.One of the greatest autobiographies written comes from the pen of the great American statesman, Benjamin Franklin. He wrote, If you would not be forgotten, as soon as you are dead and rotten, either write things worth reading, or do things worth the writi

3、ng.Autobiography Guideline:Self-introductionFamilyChildhoodTravelMajor EventsConclusionanalyze the sample essayAutobiographySteps for Writing an Autobiography1. Read other peoples autobiographies to get ideas on how you can write your own. 2. Write out your life timeline and create an outline. Creat

4、ing a timeline of your life is a good way to make sure you include all the most important dates and events, and it gives you a structure to build upon. 3. Choose a particular core theme for your autobiography that guides your life throughout the story. 4. Identify the main characters and moments. Ev

5、ery good story has interesting characters, friends and foes who help move the plot along.5. Pull out the best stories and add details. Begin drafting your manuscript by writing out the main stories that will be woven together to create a picture of your life.6. Write in your own voice. Being authent

6、ically you is a sure way to keep people engaged. Be honest and descriptive without overusing detail.Autobiography Tips for Writing an Autobiography1. The most accepted format for an autobiography is chronological. One may start with a bit of background of parents and family, and proceed from the tim

7、e of ones birth.2. Hold meetings with relatives and friends, who can remind you of events and people you might have forgotten. 3. Look through old family photo albums and talk with family members about significant events that happened in your life. Autobiography Autobiography 4. Read old diaries journals, letters or emails, which serve as a gateway to your past, allowing you to remember your state of mind as pivotal events were taking place. 5. Be re