Elements of Memoir
The writer uses 'I'
What is first person?
Prewriting
When a writer is going over possible topics for their writing, they are in what stage of the writing process?
Topic Sentence Example Explain Relevancy
What does T.E.E.R. stand for?
Voice
the use of sensory details to describe an event
flashback
a story structure where the narrator bounces between the past and the present
Dialogue
What writing technique does the author use in the following excerpt? Mom frowned, "You can't shoot that cannon off in my house." "It's just a twenty-two." Father tugged a box of cartridges out of his jacket pockets, "Let's go, boys."
Editing
When a student is checking their paper for errors in capitalization, punctuation, etc. they are in what stage of the writing process?
The text
Where must your example in your T.E.E.R. paragraph come from?
flashback
a story structure where the narrator bounces between the past and the present
illustration
using examples to clarify or prove a point
A true story
What is nonfiction?
Writing
When a writer utilizes their prewriting to complete the first draft of their story they are in what stage of the writing process?
Author, Title, and Stance or Belief
What must be included in the Topic Sentence of a T.E.E.R. Paragraph? (3 things)
illustration
using examples to clarify or prove a point
Story structure
The way events of a story are organized
Specific Moment in Time Emotion 1st person Nonfiction
What are the 4 characteristics of memoir?
Revising
When a writer reads through their rough draft checking for and making major changes to any parts that may be confusing to the reader, they are in what stage of the writing process?
The author's last name and the page number you found the quote on.
When including a direct quote from a piece of literature in your own writing you must follow the quote with?
memoir
a narrative (story) told in the first person using either the chronological, flashback or reflective story structure based on a personal experience
foreshadowing
when an author hints at events to come in the story
A narrative explaining a specific happening in a person's life
What is a memoir?
Of the options listed below, which would take an extended period of time? A. Writing a rough draft B. Brainstorming a list C. Creating a web of ideas D. Revising a memoir
D. Revising A Memoir (Remember to think of writing as a PROCESS)
DOUBLE JEOPARDY- An apostrophe s ('s) shows what?
Possession or Ownership
simile
a comparison of two very different things using "like" or "as"
symbolism
using a physical object to represent (stand for) abstract feelings or ideas