Lesson Plan

Multimodal Narrative Writing: Thumbprint Autobiography

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Thumbprints, like people, are unique. Middle schoolers watch videos that explain how fingerprints are created and why they are unique. Learners then respond to guiding questions about themselves and use these details to create their thumbnail autobiography.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Post several of the model thumbnail autobiographies on a focus wall. Remind class members they will be sharing their thumbprint autobiographies with the class
  • Use the attached link to create a rubric for the activity
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires projection equipment for the slideshow and the videos
Pros
  • Models of the thumbprint activity are included
  • Links are provided that detail the various learning strategies used in the lesson
  • Offers modifications for distance learning
Cons
  • None
Common Core