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 memoir is logically organized and clearly described.
Language	Language: Strong dialogue and 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. Has consistent verb tense. Is free from grammar and 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 memoir draft. By now it should have dialog and reflection. 

Keep reading your book.
Return release forms. (We want them back either way.)
Call in your "Dramatic Reading."