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Want to write a Memoir Essay (a truthful narrative about an event in your life), but dont know where to begin? In my class-Day 1-students brought in Realia-some old photos, a letter from a grandmother, a special coffee mug from a departed loved one. Then, they wrote about the physical details of that object to start...Ex: One student described her coffee mug. From there-I asked-Who held that coffee mug? What were his hands like? How did he take his coffee? What room are you in with him? How old are you? What is the conversation? From a single mug, came a beautiful, lyrical piece about the comforting sound of her father stirring coffee & its symbol of his presence. From there, a sentimental, but thought-provoking narration about a family member took place. LESSON-Start Small, then gradually work outwards. To conclude your piece, circle back to that object. Its called the Donut Structure.
Posted on: Wed, 22 Oct 2014 06:01:01 +0000

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