9/12 Reflections and writing groups

EQ:  How do I add reflection into my memoir?

Agenda

Writing groups

Reflections

Working on your memoir

1. 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 File>Make a copy for the one you like. 
• Then, hyperlink it into your journal. The text for the hyperlink should say "Reflection Examples 9/12"

LOTS OF EXAMPLES            FEWER EXAMPLES

 

2. Writing Groups

• Sharing your writing with a group will help you improve your writing and learn what a reader might think while reading your work. 
• Follow the procedures in the chart or on THIS PAGE with your group. 
• Remember, share your work as "CAN COMMENT" not edit. 

Absent?

Read your memoir out loud to someone. Hopefully someone who was not there when your event happened. Ask them what questions they have about your story. 

Homework/Reminders:

• Memoir final drafts due 9/14. WEDNESDAY. (If you think you will need more time talk to me about it before Wednesday.)
• If you need more help I am here before school every day.