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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:
| 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.
Scholastic: 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.
Elementary Writing
This site offers some activity ideas to help students recognize important events and people in their lives.
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.
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.
Self-Revision Worksheet for Memoirs
Use these 10 questions to evaluate the writing of your own memoir.
Peer Editing Worksheet for Memoirs
Use these questions to provide evaluation and feedback for the memoir written by someone else.
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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