1. Autobiographical Road Map

2. Objectives:
Use precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, event, setting or characters.
Sequence events so that they build on one another to create a coherent whole.

3. What is a Symbol? Definition:
A symbol is a person, place, thing, or event used to represent something else.

4. Love
Marriage
Patriotism/Freedom
Christianity, Religion
Sadness/Depression
Music
Death
Baby

5. Summer/Vacation
Freedom
Pet
Judiasm
Birthday
Teacher
Good vs. Evil
Peace

6. Autobiographical Road Map
In this project you will create a “road map of life”
You will start at birth and end with your current age.
Decorate the map with pictures or symbols which reflect the events portrayed, or the ideas, people, or things that are important to you.

7. Autobiographical Road Map
On this map, you will show a minimum of 15 events on your map with a brief (1-2 sentences) explanation for each event.

8. Required Events (5 of these 8)
An Important Crossroad
This is symbolic of a time you had to make a big decision in your life.
A Flat Tire
This is symbolic of a temporary obstacle you overcame.
A Big Hill
This is when you really put all of your effort into making it.
A Traffic Jam
This is symbolic when, with others, you got caught up in a conflict that stopped you.

9. Required Events (5 of these 8)
A Yield Sign
This is symbolic of when you had to make a compromise with another person.
A Moving Violation
This is when you learned something from making a mistake.
A Roadside Attraction
This is when you did something great, of which you were proud.
A Traveling Companion or Guide
This is someone who has helped you to get where you are now.

12. Assignment
Use your 15+ events in your life to include on your road map—in order!
Each event needs a corresponding road sign, picture, symbol.
Work days: Monday-Thursday home)
Due on: Monday, September 21th!
This project is an ASSESSMENT (85% category in Skyward)-Take this seriously!