Overview

Autobiographical Incident is one of the eight types of writing identified by the CAP writing program. It is central to the development of the other writing styles. Autobiographical Incident provides a starting point for the other seven types of writing.

Autobiographical Incident prepares students for expository writing by helping them realize the validity of their own experiences. These experiences can then be used as persuasive support of  their own ideas. Some of the most convincing expository essays are those that draw on personal experience to support and develop generalizations.

Autobiographic Incident Rubric (Grade 6)

• 6 - A Superior Paper
• 5 - A Strong Paper
• 4 - An Adequate Paper
• 3 - A Minimal Paper
• 2-  A Weak Paper
• 1 - An Inadequate Paper

Exemplary Essays

• Christmas
• The Game
• High Achievement
• A Bright Spot on a Gloomy Day

Mrs. Elaine Bailey
Meadowbrook Middle School
12320 Meadowbrook Lane
Poway, California 92064
(619) 748-0802
ebailey@sdcoe.k12.ca.us