Start the Year Strong with This Autobiography Writing Project!

Looking for a meaningful back-to-school activity that builds writing skills and classroom community? This Autobiography Writing Project invites students to reflect on their lives, express themselves creatively, and set the tone for a year of engaged learning. It’s the perfect blend of project-based learning and social emotional development—ideal for the first week of school!

Students dive into narrative, creative, and expository writing while getting to know themselves—and each other—on a deeper level. With structured prompts, engaging templates, and plenty of choice, this project helps every student shine.

✨ What's Included:

Everything you need to kick off the school year with creativity and connection:

✅ Project Steps – Clear instructions for student independence
✅ Project Cover Page – Personalize with student name and photo
✅ Personal File – Record background and fun facts
✅ This Is My Life! – Reflect on life events and goals
✅ Inspiring Playlist Prompt – Connect music to identity and experiences
✅ Interview With Myself – Creative Q&A with sample questions
✅ “I Always Say” Page – Capture catchphrases and quotes
✅ Editorial About Me – Informative writing from a journalistic lens
✅ Funny Story Prompt – Narrative writing with personality
✅ Poem About Me – Poetic self-expression
✅ Glossary Page – Build personal vocabulary
✅ Assessment Rubric – 5 indicators, 4 mastery levels, editable feedback
✅ Google Slides Version – Perfect for digital or remote use
✅ EASEL by TPT Version – Paperless, interactive option
✅ Extra Pages – Lined and blank for notes, doodles, or drafts

Want the full set instead of just one activity? The Identity Activities - Getting To Know You 130 Worksheets All About Me SEL Pack is the complete collection—and this resource is just one piece of it. The full pack gives you 130 ready-to-use “all about me” and identity-building worksheets you can pull out all year for community building, SEL check-ins, and meaningful writing—without having to create anything from scratch. Grab the full pack to get everything in one place (and save vs. buying individually).

✨ Your Students Will:

• Build confidence through self-expression
• Strengthen narrative, poetic, and expository writing
• Engage in project-based learning that’s meaningful and fun
• Develop social emotional skills by reflecting on values and voice
• Foster classroom community through sharing and collaboration
  

✨ Topics and Skills Covered:

• Autobiographical writing
• SEL and self-awareness
• Creative writing and storytelling
• Research and reflection
• Project-based learning and student agency
• CCSS-aligned writing and literacy standards
  

✨ Suggestions for Use:

• First week of school icebreaker
• Back-to-school writing unit
• Independent study or early finisher project
• Writing centers or class presentations
• Portfolio building or bulletin board display
• Google Slides or EASEL for flexible learning models
  

❤️ Why Teachers Love It:

“So much more than a get-to-know-you activity!”
“Students were engaged, expressive, and excited to share.”
“Perfect way to assess writing from day one.”
“Saves planning time with high-impact results.”

❤️ Teacher-Approved:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This resource is well-made with lots of content, so you or your students can take this project in lots of different directions. It saved me tons of time and students really enjoyed it!” — Lu S.

✅ Ready to Get Started?

Click “Add one to cart” and help your students tell their stories with confidence, creativity, and connection—right from the very first week of school!