Memoir Invention Work

Memoir Invention Activity (10 pts)

This activity is designed to get you thinking about possible topics for your memoir.

This assignment will be due to the Blackboard drop box on Tuesday, January 27th

by the beginning of our scheduled class time. Please be as detailed and thorough as

possible. Be certain to respond to each question within each number. Quantity

and effort will be taken into consideration when allotting point values.

1. Make a timeline (list) of your life, going as far back as you can remember

(probably around five years old). Include important events such as the birth

of a sibling, the first time you rode a bike, etc., but also remember that

small events often make great memoirs. Try to come up with at least two

events pers year.

2. Next, pick three events that stand out to you as being the most significant.

Write down as many details as you can remember from those events. Include

details such as people who were there, weather, location, dialogue, etc.

3. Now, pick two out of those three events that you feel has taught you

something or has important meaning in your life. What did you learn from

that event? How can this relate to other people? Why would someone want

to read about this?

4. Finally, narrow it down to your strongest possible topic and choose an

audience for your memoir; (someone besides your instructor or peers). It

can be a friend, family member, teacher or coach. Just make sure your

audience would have an interest in reading your memoir.

5. Begin freewriting for your memoir. At least, include a paragraph (Think

back to The Bicycle example we reviewed in class.)

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Requirements: good

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