Biographical or Autobiographical Reading: A Day in Maria's Life

Maria always started her day early, sipping coffee as the wind blew through her open window. She looked back on her childhood often, remembering how her family worked hard to make ends meet. As a teacher, she now works to give her students the opportunities she didn’t have. “Life is what you make of it,” she often says. Her determination and passion inspire everyone she meets.

PIE Section

1. P (Pronunciation)

• Vocabulary in the text:

• Idiom: Life is what you make of it

• Phrasal Verbs: Look back

• Homographs: Wind (air movement) / Wind (to turn or twist).

• Tip: Practice pronouncing wind in both forms.

2. I (Intonation)

• Stress these words to emphasize Maria's journey:

• life, make, opportunities, determination, students

3. E (Expression)

• Yes, this reading should be expressive to capture Maria’s inspiring story.