Growing Anecdote into Memoir

Recap of Grammar Lesson (Add this image to your grammar notes)

The Friday Message (due to shortened week)
This is POWERFUL... Look into your past and let whoever it was know how much a difference they have made. Win +2 if you do it and write a comment about what you told that person. (Maybe this material could also be used as part of your memoir?)

How to write a claim

Lesson Recap:



We also learned to watch for RED FLAG moments in stories

Optional
+1 if you write as a comment a sentence containing an advanced subject about how to 'write a reading response'

Writing Powerful Anecdotes

Lesson Recap: Remember the characteristics of effective anecdotes

Can you write anecdotes in a way that gets your readers to hear what you heard, see what you saw, feel what you felt?

Men Don't Play with Dolls on PhotoPeach

H/W: Types of Subjects

Do you need help with your, 'types of subject' H/W?

Homework Help Link

Memoir: Identifying Structure and Craft

All classes: DO NOT FORGET YOUR TYPES of SUBJECTS  H/W: Due Monday

C/D class: Add this image to your lesson 2 notes in your digital notebook. I will be checking on Monday! (E/F class- You might want to add this to your notes too. Can you guess why?)

Optional
I'll be reading this w/end. Will you? - Keep a look out for those craft/structure moves you spot in your reading: +1 for each that you share with me (max. 2 plus points)

The Friday Message
Two minutes that should remind you about the only thing that really matters. PERIOD

This video is actually a great way to emphasize the difference between 'telling' an idea and 'showing' one!

Leave a comment about your week: learning/successes/opportunities for growth  etc.- not for a plus point - but because you care :-)