Everybody Has a Story to Tell-Writing a Memoir- Brand New
Mike P
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Three session class, learners will brainstorm, create a first draft, edit/revise & complete a final copy of memoir experience in active voice. Attention is given to powerful, specific, imagery voice and connection in the writing. #academic
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Everyone has a story to tell! It may be a memoir / event the learner experienced first-hand, persevered through, overcame obstacles, was challenged by or other ideas of a story that needs to be told. The learners should come to class with one or more powerful, impactful ideas so that one of the ideas can be turned into a 1-3 page written memoir. Class One:Discussion of memoirs, active voice, powerful word choices, research needed, literary terms, the power behind a strong title,...
Students will improve and strengthen their ability of writing in active voice with carefully picked words that will draw the reader in to the importance of the story being told. Students will improve understanding of the writing process, research needed for depth to the plot and conflicts, literary terminolgy, plot development,themes, exposition, rising action and the importance editing and revision.
Homework Offered
After class one, learners will be asked to create a powerful opening paragraph, or more, to introduce his / her "Everybody Has a Story to Tell. After class two, students will be asked to work the body paragraphs After class three, learners will complete the body paragraphs and work on a powerful closing to the memoir. Editing and revision which will occur either in class, based on class size, or at no addit. cost outside of class for 30 minutes individually with the teacher.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Feedback will be given and the final memoir will not be graded.Grades Offered
Please google and print a page of " ways to say said without saying said" and a list of character traits to use while writing. Please have access to an on-line thesaurus or one in book form. A packet will be emailed to each student upon enrollment and will be used in classes. It should not be worked on before class.
I suggest access to a thesaurus (on-line or book form) and that the learners google and print two items: a page of "ways to say said without saying said" and a page of " character traits.
There is nothing more exciting than when you see a student think deeply, question ideas, share a new thought, or explore character’s actions/ decisions or a quote or a purpose the author had when writing a novel and then connect the information...
Group Class
$66
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
55 min
Completed by 34 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
2-6 learners per class
