An autobiography, similar to a memoir, is a story about you. 

For COM 1010, your literacy autobiography should tell stories / anecdotes of your literacy experiences, and reflect on / analyze those stories to think about their significance: what did you learn?

These experiences can include learning to read, to write, to speak publicly, to enjoy literature, to learn about culture, multicultural perspectives, and popular culture, to understand language and how it works, to think about images, film, the Internet and modern technologies, to learn the value of your own voice and perspective, to care about and speak out on topics that matter, to demonstrate your literacy in a specific sport, hobby or activity, etc. 

You may be inspired to look back over old pieces you have written or read, talk to friends, parents, and former teachers as you return in your memory to your experiences with writing, reading, and speaking. 

Important Features:

• Remember that this is not just a retelling of the event; draw the reader into the moment by your use of description, narration, dialogue, or other techniques.
• Remember to reflect on the event and its significance in your life.
• Remember to explain how the event affected you then and how it still affects you today.