Choose one of the topics from the packet to write about. (see below)
- Describe a time of great sadness or happiness. You can write about each separately or together as one autobiography.
- Tell about a person who has had a tremendous impact or influence on your life—good or bad.
- Tell about an enjoyable thing your family does together—family vacation, tradition, etc.
- Describe how your life might change if there was no TV, electronic games, DVDs, cell phones, or computers!
- Write about your best friend(s). Tell how you met, what you do together, why you like each other.
- Tell about an important learning experience you have had. Describe who helped you learn, the steps it took, when/where/why/how you learned. Possibilities include learning to:
- ride a bicycle.
- play a favorite board game.
- play a sport.
- play a musical instrument, sing, or dance.
- use manners.
- read.
- Tell about a serious accident or illness you have had.
- Tell about your pets—past, present, or all.
- Discuss what music is important to you—bands, composers, songs—and why.
- Discuss your church/religion/beliefs and why it is important to you.
- Recall a trip you have taken. Use details to describe what made the trip so great, or so bad.
- Discuss your favorite movie/TV show. Briefly tell about the plot and characters and why you like it.
- Identify one or more people you look up to and would like to be like. Tell why you look up to them.
- Describe something at which you excel. Tell how you learned to do it and why it is important to you.
- Research your first and/or last name. Then, write about what your name means and how you feel about it. Talk to your family and include family stories about how/why you received your name.
- What are your dreams or goals for your future? Describe what you would like to do, anything special you want to accomplish, and what you think you will have to do in order to fulfill these dreams.