ENGLISH 2
We began to actually break-down what specific memories/experiences we will write about in our memoir. Each student was provided with a MEMOIR OUTLINE. This must be completed prior to using class time to type our memoirs. Some pieces of this can be very tough to identify and explain thoroughly, and that is okay. We will be working with these outlines to type our memoirs between now and next Friday, March 30. Here is my example of a COMPLETED MEMOIR OUTLINE. I identified what my story is generally about (my car accident), what the major portions of this story will cover (Aunt Monica, traveling to South Dakota, night of the accident, and the recovery process), as well as some of the key details I will hit in each of those portions. After those steps, I went back and filled-in the symbols. What was an object that takes me back to this experience every time I see it? For me, I have two symbols that relate to this experience: blue Dodge Grand Caravans and a sweatshirt I got from my aunt. I spent the first 10-15 minutes working through the specific of this document and WHY each step was key. The required elements for this memoir are that it be written using English 2 level grammar and syntax, be at least two full pages long, the student highlights his/her skills at using imagery, and the students highlights his/her skills at using and explaining symbolism through this specific experience. These are the only elements that will be taken into consideration with the grade. The specific content and emotions of the student are not being graded. LEADERSHIP Two students went to play board games with Ms. Warden's class today. The rest of us worked on some organization and processing elements. Everyone who stayed in the room was instructed to sort through all documents in his/her backpack and recycle any papers they no longer need, and sort current documents by class period/subject. We will continue to work on our organization skills throughout the remainder of the semester, especially after Spring Break when we hit our STUDENT Leadership skills hard.
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