As we go through life we all have experiences that shape us, teach us, or show us who we are. What has life taught you? How have you learned those lessons? Who has impacted your life the most? These are the moments that become memoirs, the emotions that shape our personalities and the realizations that shape our opinions.

Write about an event in your life that has shaped you as a person, taught you something, or showed you how things really are.

Word Count: 700 - 1000 words

Due: Monday, October 3

Attribute of memoir writing

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Evidence / Justification

1. Structure: An interesting introduction  captures attention. Events in the narrative (story) are logically organized and clearly described.

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opening, background, vivid description of events?

2. Language: Strong dialogue or description draws the reader into the story. The writer includes sensory details, strong diction, creates emotion.

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Highlight your 4 strongest examples in blue font

3. Reflection: The writer acknowledges the significance of the incident directly or indirectly.

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Highlight or write 3 examples in purple

4. Written consistently in the first person. Is free from grammar/spelling errors.

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Did you edit?

5. Is 700-800 words in length

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word count is:

6. 3 emotions are described directly or indirectly through dialogue, description of action, etc.

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