Write Yourself into Existence: The Power Behind Memoir Writing

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.