BELLRINGER:

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BELLRINGER

• Write down 5 strategies for prewriting that you
  are familiar with
• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.
• E.

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Memories Last a Lifetime.

• So does great writing!
• Using the writing process to write a Memoir

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Welcome Teachers-

• Your instructors
• Rebecca Catlett NFMAA
• 6-8 Gifted/Advanced
• RebeccaLCat_at_Leeschools.net
• Lisa Nicia- Challenger Middle
• 7th Grade
• Lisamn_at_leeschools.net

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Teacher Outcomes

• Teachers will have a sample plan of how to
  utilize a block schedule.
• Teachers will see ideas of how to use Specific
  Block Strategies
• Teachers will experience the usage of an
  Essential Concept Instructional Guide (ECIG).

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Memories Last a Lifetime.

• So does great writing!
• Students using the writing process to write a
  Memoir

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Student Overview

• During the prewriting students will
• Understand the purpose of a Memoir.
• Work with and follow a 4 point rubric.
• Focus on one major life experience.
• Jot down notes about this experience.
• Use a Story Frame to sequence events.
• Evaluate pre-writing with a partner.

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Student Outcomes

• After todays activities students will be able
  to
• Pre-write for a narrative memoir topic.
• Follow and understand the 4 point rubric for a
  narrative memoir.
• Utilize a prewriting graphic organizer (Story
  Frame).

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What is a Memoir?

• Its a description of an important experience in
  the authors life.

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Whats in a Memoir?

• Narrator The narrator is the person writing the
  memoir.
• Story is told in first-person, using I
• Reflective Tone The narrator should use a
  reflective, or thoughtful, tone so the reader
  will know how they feel.
• Create a reflective tone by asking questions
  and/or drawing conclusions.
• Voice The narrator should use his voice to
  express their own style.
• Use phrases that are common used by narrator.
• Sequence The sequence should follow time order.
• May include flashbacks, but be sure to transition
  readers with you

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Why write a memoir?

• Entertainment
• Personal Reflection
• Education
• Relay a message
• ______________
• ______________

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How should my Six Traits apply?

• Organization The memoir is focused on one major
  life experience. The memoir is well sequenced.
• Voice A reflective tone conveys meaning and
  insight to the reader.
• Content/Ideas Details bring the story to life.
• Word Choice Word choice is varied.
• Sentence Fluency Well-chosen questions build
  suspense throughout.
• Grammar/Mechanics Spelling, punctuation, and
  capitalization are correct. Simple and perfect
  tense are used correctly.

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Rubric Activity

• Each group will create a rubric scale (1-4) for
  their trait
• Group 1 Organization
• Group 2 Voice
• Group 3 Content/Ideas
• Group 4 Word Choice
• Group 5 Sentence Fluency
• Group 6 Grammar/Mechanics- EXAMPLE
• Write your rubric on the chart paper provided.

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Rubric Activity Example

• Grammar/Mechanics
• 4- Spelling, grammar, and the use of
  simple/perfect tense are correct.
• 3- There are a few errors in spelling,
  grammar, and simple/perfect tense.
• 2- There are several errors in spelling,
  grammar, and simple/perfect tense usage.
• 1- There are many errors in spelling, grammar and
  simple/perfect tense usage.

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Lets see the traits used again!You have 10
minutes to create your rubric!

• Organization The memoir is focused on one major
  life experience. The memoir is well sequenced.
• Voice A reflective tone conveys meaning and
  insight to the reader.
• Content/Ideas Details bring the story to life.
• Word Choice Word choice is varied.
• Sentence Fluency Well-chosen questions build
  suspense throughout.
• Grammar/Mechanics Spelling, punctuation, and
  capitalization are correct. Simple and perfect
  tense are used correctly.

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Lets look at our rubric!

• What do you think? Should we change it?
• Teachers www.Rubristar.com is a great tool to
  allow your students to create their own rubrics!

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Prewriting for a Memoir

• Please make sure that you have a copy of the
  prewriting worksheet.
• This is a tool you will use for the upcoming
  activities.

• Writing a Memoir!
• Prewriting- Gather Information
• The memoir is focused on one major life
  experience.
• Writing strategy Jot down notes about major life
  experience.
• Experience___________________
• My notes about my topic__________________________
  __________________________________________________
  __________________________________________________
  __________________________________________________
  __________________________________________________
  __________________________________________________
  __________________________________________________
  __________________________________________________
  __________________________________________________
  __________________________________________________
  __________________________________________________
  _____________________________________________
• Prewriting- Organize Ideas
• The memoir is well sequenced
• Writing Strategy Use a story frame to sequence
  events.
• Lets give it a try-
• Story FrameSettingIntroductionRising Action
  (event 1)Rising Action (event 2)Rising Action
  (event 3)ClimaxFalling Action (event
  1)Resolution
• Reflection Share your Story Frame with a
  partner. Is your topic interesting? Is your
  story sequenced correctly? Does it have all of
  the plot parts? __________________________________
  __________________________________________________
  __________________________________________________
  __________________________________________________
  __________________________________________________
  __________________________________________

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Prewriting Gathering Information

• When writing a memoir it is important to choose a
  single important life event.
• It might be an important life lesson
• It might be an emotional loss
• It might be a triumphant win in life!
• What memories are important to you?

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Prewriting Gathering Information

• Now lets brainstorm some ideas about our
  important event
• Example
• My notes about The Proposal
• First trip to Beaver Creek, Colorado
• Our trip was during the ECHL Hockey Playoffs, so
  we took our Everblades Jerseys to wear while
  ice-skating.
• We went ice skating on the central rink right
  before dinner.
• Matt asked a couple to take our picture while we
  wore our jerseys.
• While having our picture taken, Matt dropped to
  one knee and asked if I would marry him.

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Prewriting Gathering Information

• Now you try!
• On your worksheet provided, jot down some ideas
  about your important event.
• Be sure to use only one important event!
• Make sure your topic is interesting to an
  audience.
• 5 Minutes to plan!

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Prewriting Organizing Ideas

• The Memoir is Well Sequenced
• Writing Strategy Use a story frame to sequence
  events.
• Story Frames help to ensure that your story has
  all of its necessary parts.
• Setting
• Introduction
• Rising Action 1 -3
• Climax
• Falling Action 1
• Resolution

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Prewriting Organize IdeasExamples
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Prewriting Organize Ideas

• Now you try!!
• Using your provided worksheet, organize your
  ideas to fit your Story Frame.
• 5 Minutes to complete your story frame!

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Prewriting Organize Ideas

• Now that we have created our story frame it is
  always a good idea to have an outside person look
  at your work!
• Pick a partner in your group to take a look at
  your story frame
• Are your ideas interesting?
• Does it tell a story?
• Any suggestions?

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Prewriting Organize IdeasWRAP-UP!

• Discussion
• What other prewriting strategies could we use to
  accomplish our goal?
• Did this graphic organizer help you?
• What would you change?

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Perfect Practice

• Earlier in class we discussed our Rubric that
  will be used for a Memoir.
• Perfect Practice Use your knowledge to tell
  which trait and score the given statement is
  referring to.
• Check yourself using the guide on the back!

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EXIT TICKET

• On the back of your bellringer sticky note,
  please write any suggestions, comments, or
  changes that you think should be made!
• THANK YOU!
• Have a Great School Year!!
• Rebecca- RebeccaLCat_at_leeschools.net
• Lisa- LisaMN_at_Leeschools.net