The final assignment in this class is to prepare for writing my autobiography. This is an ongoing assignment which will take a lot of dedication. To complete the project successfully will require careful observation, effective note taking, and continuous self improvement. When the time comes for me to write my autobiography, I will have a … Continue reading English 1: Lesson 175
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English 1: Lesson 165
Two of the most important aspects of writing a good autobiography are being observant and effectively recording what is observed. If only one of these is accomplished, the book will lack many amazing stories which could have been told. I don't keep a journal, but I like to keep my thoughts and memories very organized. … Continue reading English 1: Lesson 165
English 1: Lesson 160
Recently I read the autobiography of Frederick Douglas, an African-American who successfully escaped from slavery. In his life, there was one certain thing he learned--the one thing which he was certainly not allowed to learn--that made a fantastic difference in his life. It was because this man learned to read that he was able to … Continue reading English 1: Lesson 160
English 1: Lesson 130
The contrasts in Solomon Northup's autobiography were dramatic and effective. Though there was great contrast between the living conditions and privileges of whites and blacks, I found that the biggest differences were elsewhere: in the content of their character. Very effectively, Northup contrasted the various masters which he had. One of them was kind and … Continue reading English 1: Lesson 130
English 1: Lesson 115
One thing John Thompson did a great job of in his autobiography was showing the flaws of the South's slave system for what they really were. It was a wicked system which encouraged many evil practices. Racial discrimination, violent whippings, and tyrannical masters were all allowed--and even promoted--by it. Perhaps the most noticeable negative effect … Continue reading English 1: Lesson 115
English 1: Lesson 110
The American slave system is a quite difficult topic to discuss. But it was far worse to live under. John Thompson was an African-American born in 1812. He lived as a slave for 25 years, then escaped and released his story to the world in the form of an autobiography. One common theme in the … Continue reading English 1: Lesson 110
English 1: Lesson 105
Charles Darwin's autobiography was just about the most bland, boring, and uninformative piece of literature I think I've ever read. And yet, I'm glad that I read it. My opinions on Charles Darwin developed quite a bit in the process. And I have learned a great deal of what not to do in an autobiography. … Continue reading English 1: Lesson 105
English 1: Lesson 90
To write an autobiography is not an easy task. Simply compiling all the ideas, determining what stories you will and won't use, and getting the chronology right takes an incredible amount of time. Then you still have to write it, edit it, and everything else which can be quite tedious. In short, the writer has … Continue reading English 1: Lesson 90
English 1: Lesson 95
The main target audience for my autobiography will be people who want their lives to be more satisfying, but don't know where to start. Amidst all the lies in the world, it's hard to find what really brings happiness, what's truly meaningful, how to think, how to be successful in life, and what money is … Continue reading English 1: Lesson 95
7 Life Principles from a Principal’s Autobiography
Booker T. Washington was born a slave in America in 1856. Even after being freed by the Emancipation Proclamation, life was hard. He was left to fend for himself, homeless with nothing but willingness to do hard work, faith in God, and the desire to succeed. After working hard to earn an education for himself, … Continue reading 7 Life Principles from a Principal’s Autobiography