Authentic+Instruction


 * Lisensure Area:** Pre-K - 12 Special Education (pending)

**Title and Audience:** My Alphabetical Autobiography, Language Arts, K

**Objectives:** 􀀳 0001.1.5 Attempt to spell simple words using pre-to-early phonetic knowledge, sounds of the alphabet, and knowledge of letter names.

**Materials:** Drawing paper, art supplies, stencils, magazines, scissors, glue, computer and printer.

**Description:** Students will create a pictorial autobiography using the letters from A to Z. Students will develop narrative writing skills, and create visual images that represent significant life events and interests. Students will select, or be assigned, 4 or 5 letters to write and illustrate. Each student will be given a piece of paper for each letter. The student will think of a word or phrase that expresses something important in their lives; an event, a person, a skill, a favorite something, or a word that describes them. We will combine all students efforts to create a A to Z bullletin board display.

**Scaffolds:** Students will be provided with: stencils, magazines, and printable clip art from the computer. Students may bring in home photos for reference. **Technology to Support Authentic Instruction:** An alphabet activity will be created on the Smart Board for the students to have a hands-on activity before the assignment. During the assignment the alphabet will be displayed on the Smart Board and television. The students will be creating their own momories on paper.