Definition: An autobiography is a nonfiction (true) account of someone's life.  It is written by the subject of the autobiography.

Posters and Signs

	Elements of Autobiography Poster (PDF)
	Autobiography (PDF) -- found at Troy School District: Team Newingham
	Autobiography Poster (PDF) Submitted by Dawn Sladky, Media Paraprofessional
	Personal Narrative Poster (PDF) Submitted by Dawn Sladky, Media Paraprofessional

Picture books work very well for introducing genre to or reviewing a genre with students, even older students.  They also work well for mini-lessons.  Above you will find a picture book lesson to try.  If you don't have access to the book, try altering the lesson to a book on the list below to which you do have access.