Memory maps; six word memoirs; acrostic poems …. these are all prewriting activities to help students focus and generate ideas for their first piece of reflective writing — a memoir.
A memoir is a piece of writing that is generally focused on one event and the lessons or impact of that experience.
Activity #1
Think of one event that is special in your life. Where did it take place? Who was part of this event?
Activity#2
With as much detail as possible, draw the setting of this occasion. Include everything you can remember.
Activity #3
In exactly six words, summarize this event… paint a word picture … connect emotionally with your reader.
Activity #4
An adjective is a word that modifies, or changes, a noun. Adjectives help the reader know exactly what that house looked like, how scary (or friendly) the dog was. A good writer uses the best vocabulary he (or she) can to paint a word picture.
Create an acrostic name poem using adjectives that describe your personality.
Example:
R esponsible
E nthusiastic
B old
E ffusive
C ontemplative
C courageous
A daptive
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