8/17 Intro to memoirs

  Essential question: What is a memoir?

Agenda

Poem 006

Intro to memoirs

Frayer a Friend

1. Poem 006: "How Bright It Is"

2. Read two short memoirs

English Journal: 

1. Open your English Journal. 
2. Add a new entry AT THE TOP 
3. Add the date for today. 
4. Write in response to this prompt: 

What do the two stories we just read have in common? What is similar about them? What did you enjoy or not enjoy about each of them? 

Be ready to discuss.  

3. Organizing EJ/Frayer a Friend. Get to know your new elbow partner. Click here to make a copy. Today in class I will teach you how to hyperlink it into your English Journal.

Here is an index of things you should have in your EJ. 

Reminders

• Remember to bring a book to class this Friday. 
• If you have not already, please be sure to have your parent/guardian read through the syllabus and complete this form by tonight.
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