PPT-Autobiographies!

Class Aim To understand what an autobiography is from last lesson To think about the reasons why a person writes an autobiography Understand how an autobiography functions Autobiographies An autobiography is a text written by a person about themselves. Articulation of collective experiences of hurt and humiliation challenges the hegemonic caste structure and gendered oppression and the text is transformed into a vibrant literary space where new registers of aesthetic and literary are formulated Th How can I encourage my students to boost their confidence by writing about what they know through personal experience and identify their goals/plans for their future as they write an autobiography? . 25 2013 Abstract Autobiographies /self narratives by Dalit women have brought to the centre-stage a gendered marginalized self by re-writing the self in a genre which is Maya Angelou is an American author and poet. She has published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, and several books of poetry, and is credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning more than fifty years. She has received dozens of awards and over thirty honorary doctoral degrees. Angelou is best known for her series of seven autobiographies, which focus on her childhood and early adult experiences. The first, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, tells of her life up to the age of seventeen, and brought her international recognition and acclaim.. The Writing Process. Warm up. At your table, discuss the following:. Why . is writing about memories important. ?. Do . you believe you need to know about the past in order to be wise?. Do . you think knowing the past can be valuable in shaping the future.