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:

Structure	Structure: An interesting introduction captures attention. The main event in the narrative (story) is logically organized and clearly described.
Language	Language: Strong dialogue or description draws the reader into the story. The writer includes sensory details, figurative language, and strong verbs.
Reflection	Reflection: The writer acknowledges the significance of the incident directly or indirectly.
Grammar and mechanics	Written consistently in the first person. Is free from grammar/spelling errors.
Word Count	Memoir 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.