Writing a memoir can be an overwhelming concept for a high school student
Rather than launching into a full-length piece, consider incorporating this Narrative Paragraph Lesson Plan to get them writing about themselves
This lesson plan focuses on the use of imagery in writing a narrative
How do you start a memoir class?
Provide examples to your students
A good way to start class is to simply read a few pages from a memoir
Don’t forget to look into picture books as a source for mentor texts
These can provide a wonderful overview to the genre
You can even use memoirs as the text for literature circles or book clubs
What type of writing is a memoir?
Memoirs are a type of personal narrative
Frame this type of writing in its general context with this Personal Narrative Lesson Plan
Get students thinking about their own experiences as the basis for memoir writing
Use some of these writing prompt ideas to spur student thinking:
A memoir is a type of writing for high school students that is focused on their personal experiences. It is a reflective piece of writ…
Memoir writing high school
1989 Canadian teen drama television series
Degrassi High is a Canadian television series created by Linda Schuyler and Kit Hood. The third entry in the Degrassi teen drama franchise and the direct continuation of Degrassi Junior High, it aired on the CBC for two seasons from November 6, 1989 to February 28, 1991 and on PBS in the United States starting from January 13, 1990. Like its predecessor, it was produced by Playing With Time with involvement from WGBH.
Degrassi High is a Canadian television series created by Linda Schuyler and
1989 Canadian teen drama television series
Degrassi High is a Canadian television series created by Linda Schuyler and Kit Hood. The third entry in the Degrassi teen drama franchise and the direct continuation of Degrassi Junior High, it aired on the CBC for two seasons from November 6, 1989 to February 28, 1991 and on PBS in the United States starting from January 13, 1990. Like its predecessor, it was produced by Playing With Time with involvement from WGBH.
