Mandelas extracts and Anne FRanks reflection plus figurative language simile personification hyperbole etc

2. Autobiographies
1. When I say autobiography, what
comes to your mind? ____________
2. What makes up an autobiography?
Events, early life (childhood), personal problems, life experiences, memories, challenges, family issues, daily life.
*****With a partner, make a list of as many
elements/features you can think of that are found
in autobiographies.

3. 1st Person
Narrative
Contextualisation Direct &
Indirect Speech
Anecdotal Engages with
readers about
author´s problems ,
struggles, and
challenges
Emotive &
Descriptive
language
Tell Me What You Think Each One Means

4. Figurative language is usually found in a diary. This makes it
look more natural. REVIEW FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE AND
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5. Group Activity Continued
1. What is your opinion of Nelson Mandela after
reading the extract of Nelson Mandela´s diary?
2. What did you think of the text (was it tragic,
funny, inspiring, etc)? Why?
3. What obstacles did Mandela face?
- Each group share observations with the class

6. 1. Present your summaries about Anne F. diaries
2. Present 5 challenging situations Anne Frank faced
3. How did she overcome these problems?
4. In what ways is Mandela similar to Anne Frank?
ANNE FRANK
- Each group share observations with the class

7. Share Time
• What challenges do people
(men/women/children/) in Peru
face today?

8. Writing Assignment:
 1. WRITE A DIARY ENTRY or AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL
EXTRACT (YOURS OR SOMEBODY IN DISTRESS)
in 180-220words)
 Use language techniques you’ve learned from
the extracts you read.
- You can talk about your:
Hero, dreams, obstacles/challenges to overcome,
goals, conflicts/resolutions, prejudice, bias, hate,
bullying, break through barriers to experience new
possibilities in life, etc…