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Title:
| Writing: Memoirs |
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Description:
| These sites explain how to write memoirs and include ideas for getting started. There are also some writing examples and lists of recommended children's books that use this form of writing. There is a link to eThemes Resource on Personal Narrative Writing. |
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Grade Level:
| 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
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Resource Links:
| Memoir Study
Click on the two links under the Memoir heading to read writing samples by fourth-grade students.
Scholastic: Classroom Activities
This lesson on memoir writing can be adapted for elementary students. Includes three suggested books that are examples of memoir writing. NOTE: This site includes ads.
Who Am I
Pages three and four in this four-page PDF file offer prompts for students to reflect on what has made them who they are.
Authentic Writing: Childhood Memory Story
This is a lesson plan on memoir writing for high school students but can be adapted for younger students. Follow the steps and write down your childhood memory stories.
Memoir: The Stuff of Our Lives
This lesson plan for grade four has lists of children's books that are memoirs as well as poems and other resources.
Elementary Writing
This site offers some activity ideas to help students recognize important events and people in their lives.
Crafting a Memoir
This site has many ideas for teaching students how to write memoirs, plus it includes titles of children's books that use this type of non-fiction writing.
Scholastic: Write It: Memoir
This site provides a step-by-step guide in writing memoir. Includes help and examples on brainstorming, drafting, reviewing, revising, and polishing the writing. NOTE: This site has a link to forums.
Characteristics of a Memoir
This page has a list of characteristics of a memoir.
Memoir Lesson Plan
This lesson plan offers ideas that introduce students to the genre of memoir through readings of two popular narratives. Activities are provided that can help students become familiar with narrative structure, character development, and the similarities and differences between memoir and fiction.
eThemes Resource: Writing: Personal Narrative Writing
These sites have tips and examples for writing strong leads for paragraphs and structuring personal narrative writing. Students can learn how to capture and hold their readers' attention. There are classroom activities, online quizzes and exercises, and ideas to help writers develop their skills. Includes links to eThemes on grammar and interactive writing activities.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.1, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.10, 2.1, 2.2, 1, 3, 4, W.2.B.a, W.2.B.b, W.2.C.a, W.2.C.b, W.2.B.b, W.2.C.a, W.2.C.b, W.2.B.b, W.2.C.a, W.2.C.b, W.2.B.a, W.2.C.a, W.2.C.b, W.2.B.a, W.2.C.a, W.2.C.b
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