Memoir Memory Map

mem·oir [mem-wahr]

noun  an account of one's personal life and experiences; an autobiography.

For the next 4 weeks, we are going to work on writing a memoir. You will complete the online lessons in Composition and we will share in Class Connect. Final drafts are not due until October 20.

Your first assignment is to come up with an engaging topic to write about.

Draw a detailed map of your neighborhood.

Label your map:

Important places.
Where something happened.
Where kids gather.
 A danger spot you avoid.
 A favorite place.
 A secret place.
 Friend’s and neighbor’s houses.

As you draw, what memories come back to you?

Choose 3 memories you might want to write about.

WARNING: The song below will get stuck in your head for eternity.

Now, think about your top 3 memoir topics.

Which story do you know the most about?

Which story contains all 4 of these story elements?