Examining an Autobiography: "The Lost Garden" by Laurence Yep

This is a sixth grade unit on Laurence Yep's autobiography, The Lost Garden. Students analyze author's purpose and the key characteristics of an autobiography. This unit contains a student packet, pacing guide, and an assessment with answer key and sample student responses. In addition, this unit includes instructional techniques such as a PIES chart, a T chart, and more!

Resource ID#: 26006 Type: Unit/Lesson Sequence

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Direct Link: http://www.readworks.org/lessons/grade6/lost-garden

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Subject(s): English Language Arts

Grade Level(s): 6

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Microsoft Office

Instructional Time: 10 Hour(s)

Keywords: autobiography, Chinese American literature, author's purpose, main idea, Laurence Yep, The Lost Garden

Instructional Component Type(s): Unit/Lesson Sequence, Worksheet, Assessment, Instructional Technique, Formative Assessment

Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Cooperative Learning

Resource Collection: General Collection

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