Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Adding elements of reflection

Goal: Understanding what my memoir needs and learning some ways to make it better.

Read: 
Books out.

Memoirs: 

  • You have a draft of your memoir. You know what you're writing about.
  • Lets look at what it needs to make it better. 


Rubric:
StructureStructure: An interesting introduction captures attention. The main event in the narrative (story) is logically organized and clearly described.
LanguageLanguage: Strong dialogue or description draws the reader into the story. The writer includes sensory details, figurative language, and strong verbs.
ReflectionReflection: The writer acknowledges the significance of the incident directly or indirectly.
Grammar and mechanicsWritten consistently in the first person. Is free from grammar/spelling errors.
Word CountMemoir is 700-800 words in length

Working on Reflection: 
  • Get a copy of THIS DOCUMENT. It has some small parts of several memoirs we read. 
  • We are going to look at them together, but I want you to highlight the words and phrases that show that the author is reflecting on the event. 

Reminders: 
Complete your draft. 
Add elements of reflection so your reader will know why this moment mattered in your life. 
Read. 







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