Closings and Reflections in Memoirs

Goals: Writing a great closing for your memoir and maybe even some great reflection too.

Read: 
10 min independent reading

Closings: 

• Yesterday you got a copy of a doc with openings and closings. 
• It was the green one, remember? 
• We worked on openings, but most of us didn't get to closings. 
• Open that doc and start looking at the closings. 
• What do you notice or like about each closing. 
• C/P two you like and write a version for each that fits YOUR memoir. 

Reflection: 

• When authors reflect they tell us why the moment mattered. 
• Your memoir needs reflection too. 
• Use one of the docs below to look at some reflections. 
• Write your own version that fits YOUR memoir for two of them. 
• You have two choices. You can look at both and then click "Use Template" on the one you want to use. 
• LOTS OF EXAMPLES   FEWER EXAMPLES

Memoir Rubric:

• The final draft of your memoir is due Friday. 
• Take a good look at the rubric. (Click the picture to see it larger.)
• What does your memoir have/do well? 
• What do you still need to work on? 
• Wednesday and Thursday you will get peer feedback in writing groups. 
• If you need more help than I can give you in class I am here after school everyday this week. 
• You can also ask for an advisory pass. 

As always -- Keep reading!