RUNNING HEAD: Autobiography

Lesson Plan Frida Kahlo Inspired Autobiography Exercise

Toni Bell
EDUC 562: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Pedagogy B
Rossier School of Education
University of Southern California
Dr. Kimberly Ferrario
March 3, 2015

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Language Level and Context

Intermediate ESL
Ages 16-25
Language school
10 students
Standard
California Department of Education Standards
Speaking (Intermediate ELD Level)
o Comprehension and Organization and Delivery of Oral Communication Participate
in social conversations with peers and adults on familiar topics by asking and
answering questions and soliciting information.
o Organization and Delivery of Oral Communication Make oneself understood when
speaking by using consistent standard English grammatical forms and sounds;
however, some rules are not followed (e.g., third person singular, male and female
pronouns).

Speaking (Advanced ELD level)

o Focus - Negotiate and initiate social conversations by questioning, restating,
soliciting, and paraphrasing the communication of others.
Writing (Intermediate ELD Level)
o Organization and Focus - Follow a model given by the teacher to independently write
a short paragraph of at least four sentences. Write legible, simple sentences that
respond to topics in content areas. Create cohesive paragraphs that develop a central
idea and consistently use standard English grammatical forms even though some rules
may not be followed. Write simple sentences about an event or a character from a
written text. Produce independent writing that is understood when read but may
include inconsistent use of standard grammatical forms.
Lesson Objective/s
Create/design a presentation of their self-portrait/collage
Identify and analyze items in their self-portrait/collages
Evaluate/critique self-portraits/collages of peers.
Apply/Carry out interviews using interviewing note-taking matrix.
Organize/structure key points for outline of auto-biography
Background Knowledge
Autobiography (simple present)
Biography (third person present tense)
Famous artists from their home country
Art within their own homes

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Family photos
Complete collages/self-portraits

Total Class Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes

Preparation Time: Three hours.
Resources (Complete Lesson) pair down resources
White Board, markers, erasers
Presentation rubric
Autobiography note-taking matrix
Sample outline.
Sample mini-autobiography (Retrieved from online resources).
Laptop
Internet
LCD projector
Rationale/Purpose and Summary of the Lesson
1. Warm up Students will discuss biographies or autobiographies theyve read. (5
minutes)
2. Class
a. Teacher will hand out an interview note-taking matrix to students and model the
use of it. (5 minutes)
b. Students will present their self-portraits. (15 minutes)
c. In groups of three, peers will use the biography interview note-taking matrix to
ask questions. (15 minutes)
d. One person will act as scribe for each interviewee so questions and answers can
be freely given.
e. The scribe will give the interview note-taking matrix to the presenting student.
f. The teacher will present a model outline to the students and a sample completed
mini autobiography. (5 minutes)
g. The student will create an outline for an autobiographical based on the received
note-taking matrix and their self-portraits. (15 minutes)
h. Teacher will circulate throughout the room as students work outlines individually.
3. Closing
1. Teacher will ask two students to present the first part of their outlines. (5
minutes)
2. Outlines will be completed at home.
Differentiation for Student Needs
Some students may have a high affective filter in regards to oral presentations. For the
presentation, student will be allowed to use index cards to make sure key points are
covered.

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Students may vary in writing skills and ability. Each step of the writing process will be
assessed and evaluated. Students will be provided very detailed notes on outline to
facilitate the writing of their final essays.

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Assessment

Students will be assessed formally/informally on the following:

o Oral presentation of self-portraits/collages.
Rubric (created using Rubistar)
Body Language
Pronunciation
Content
Visual Props
Fluency
o Written outline.
Rubric (Created using iRubric)
Organization of ideas
o 3 to 5 main paints
o Proper sequencing and logical
Spelling
Grammar

References
California State Board of Education. English-Language Development Standards for California
Pubic Schools. (2002). p. 16 & 69

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Appendix A
Autobiography Note Taking Matrix

Frida Biography Interview Questions

1. In what time frame does your portrait/self-collage occur?

2. What do each of the images in you picture represent?

3. How do each of the objects make you feel?

4. Was this a happy or sad time of your life? Why?

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5. Where there any family members or friends involved?

6. Where did this happen?

7. Is there anything you wish could have done to change the event represented in your
collage?

8. Additional Notes

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Appendix B Sample Autobiographies

Retrieved from EduPlace http://www.eduplace.com/rdg/hme/benchmark/6/narrative_4.pdf
Retrived from Holt Rienhart & Wilson http://eolit.hrw.com/hlla/writersmodel/pdf/W_S0901.pdf?
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Appendix B - Rubrics
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