Questions for Memoirists:
See below for help brainstorming!
questionsformemoirists.pdf | |
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Personal Narrative Mentor Texts:Answer these questions before partner sharing:
1. What does the writer do to grab your attention in the beginning? Be specific. |
2. Write down at least one memorable detail or sentence from their story. Discuss with your partner why it stood out. 3. What was the theme or lesson that they learned? This should be revealed at the end of their story. • |
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* Recommendations for inspiration: 3,4, and 7.
More Examples:
"Racism Hurts: http://www.artandwriting.org/media/83041_
"The Brick Wall" (friendship): http://www.artandwriting.org/media/83750
"Dip into Happiness" http://www.artandwriting.org/media/83933
Write and Draw Activity:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1fj4y0GQ5aPf-bpVu9mkr1ArtZEOw1rtEYsYBLXKqe7w/edit?usp=sharing_
shownot_tell.pdf | |
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Adding substance and description...
Do you best to Show, not tell!
Dialogue Help:
See the PDF below for rules, examples, and structure help! The more comfortable you are with the rules, the more comfortable you'll be using dialogue in your personal narratives!
pnposterexamples.pdf | |
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dialoguerules.pdf | |
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Reflective Ending Help:
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narrativeendingsideastips.pdf | |
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