Autobiographical Essay

Autobiographical Essay

SUGGESTIONS about yourself to share with the reader:
Name and Age

Previous school(s)

Work experience

Family and Pet Information

Hobbies/Interests

Likes and Dislikes (food, books, movies, classes, music)

School Activities/Interests (clubs, sports, academics, awards)

Travel

Values, Traditions, Lifestyle

Goals and ambitions

Guidelines for Autobiographical Writing:
-no 1st person ("I")
Write as if you’re discussing someone else; not yourself.
-Limit 3rd person usage ("he, she")
For example: writing, "This father of two.." or "This Grammy Award winner…" instead of "He has
two children" or "She won a Grammy in 2002," consolidates and strengthens the biographical style.
-Introduce subject (yourself) with first and last name then continue with last name only; careful of
repetition. (See third person examples above to eliminate last name repetition).
-edit to include items that would entertain, interest, or enlighten the reader
-Create a solid essay keeping in mind that the appropriate length for an essay is 3-5 paragraphs;
introduction, body, and conclusion.