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The Parts of an AutobiographicalComposition

An autobiographical composition tells about an event or events in the writer's

life. Here is an example of an autobiographical composition written by a

fifth-grade student. As you read, think about how the student organized it.

Also think about how the writer used sensory and personal details. Then answer

the questions.

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You dont have to be a superhero to ,"rr. ,o-"one's life. One day

I was raking leaves when I heard a loud metallic b*g.At first I didnt

think anyhing of it. But as I continued raking I thought I could

hear a strange cry.I looked through the bushes and saw a man pinned

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inside, and told my sister to call 9-1-t. He looked scared. I ran back

outside and knelt next,ts the man. I held,hishand and rgld ht*,|$,was on the way, I,was scared, too, but tr'iried *ot,tg,show it. '

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the first sentence.

personal details. Use first-

person point of view.

Organize the events in

chronological order.

Use sensory details to help

readers share the experience

in a first-hand way.

1. Underline the sentence in which the writer introduces his viewpoint.

2. Draw a box around the personal details that the writer uses to develop his viewpoint.

3. Circle sensory details that help readers see, heai and feel the experience.

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