English 1: Lesson 175

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 …

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. …

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 …

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. …

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 …

English 1: Lesson 45

At just 19 months old, Helen Keller was struck blind and deaf by a terrible illness/infection. For many years, she was completely helpless. She caused many difficulties to those around her. However, in a series of remarkable events, she was freed from this terrible prison of silence and darkness. At age 22, she wrote her …