APPETIZER-
A) Share your objects in front of the class.
• Practice sharing your objects to friends or family members
• Speak loud enough for the entire class to hear and make eye contact
• Explain the design/decoration of your Memory Box
• Describe each item, what it represents and the event/highlight it remind you of Students/Teacher may ask you questions about your items.
B) Write a paper discussing why you think the story the Treasures of Lemon Brown related to the creation of the memory box project. (one page typed)
• Times New Roman, size 12, double spaced
• Original title with your name typed underneath
• The paper should give a brief summary of the story we read as well as the lesson in it
• How are you like Lemon Brown now?
C) Imagine you lost one of your objects; write a reward poster that describes what it looks like.
• This object should be different than the object for your memoir
• The final poster should contain writing as well as a drawing/picture of your object
• Look at examples of wanted posters (there are a couple in class) for ideas
• Describe the object, if there is a reward, etc.
D) Turn your memoir in to an audio file and place on your digital portfolio
• If choosing this, you can’t complete it until your memoir is finalized. Complete the dessert first and then go back and complete this assignment.
• You can either speak into the speakers on the lab tops or obtain a headset from me.
• You can use the recording program Audacity which is on the computers at school.
• In addition to placing the audio file on your DP, include a picture of your Memory Box or the inspiration for your memoir.
E) Interview a family member about an object that has meaning to them. Write down your interview.
• Ask your family member a total of 6 open ended questions (Questions that don’t have a one word answer. The person can explain themselves/tell you a story)
• Type up the questions with the response underneath.
• Share one of your objects with them and describe it.
DESSERT
A) Write a song or poem about one of your objects.
• The poem should be typed in a font of your choosing
• The poem can rhyme or be free verse, the style is up to you
• The poem should be at least 16 lines
B) Write a letter to someone about your memory box project. Send them a copy of your memoir either by traditional mail or email, and ask the person to write you back.
• The letter should include a proper address and closing.
• Thank the person for reading the letter and writing back.
• Print out a copy if sending by mail to Ms Abbassi or cc her if sending by email
• The introduction should explain the project and the purpose
C) Read your final memoir to the class (if choosing this option, you can’t choose A for Appetizer)
• Practice reading your memoir out loud ahead of time
• Before reading your memoir, show the class the object that inspired this piece of writing
• Read the memoir loud and clearly to the class.
• Ask the audience if they have any questions about your writing.
D) Write a short story told from the point of view of one of your objects in your box (1 page typed 12 point font, double spaced).
• Pretend your object has thoughts and feelings.
• Where did it come from? What was its life before coming into yours? Did it have one? Describe its life with you.
E) Other
