Write Yourself Into Existence: The Power Behind Memoir Writing
Write Yourself Into Existence: The Power Behind Memoir Writing
Kathryn Hoving and Kimberly MillardM210
Do you feel like fun has been removed from writing instruction? Are students groaning when informed they will be completing a writing assignment? Writing memoirs brings excitement back and allows students to explore their identities while improving writing abilities. By engaging in their own memoir writing activities , participants will personally discover several ways to incorporate memoir writing into their own classrooms. Practical tips and ready-to-use examples will be provided because sharing memoirs can be cathartic while also building community within the classroom.
Session Materials:
Kathryn Hoving, ELA and Reading Intervention Teacher, Hampshire High School, Hampshire, IL.
Kimberly Millard, Special Education ELA Teacher, Hampshire High School, Hampshire, IL.
Fri 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
High School, Middle/Jr. High