Storytelling: Fictional Narratives, Imaginary People, and the Reader's Real Life

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 12.02.05

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction
  2. Context
  3. Rationale
  4. Objectives
  5. Preparation
  6. Plans
  7. Standards
  8. Annotated Bibliography
  9. Appendices
  10. Endnotes

The Truth about Lies: Recognizing Lies, Stereotypes, and Prejudice through Memoir Reading and Writing

Cheree Marie Charmello

Published September 2012

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Appendices

Memoir Pre-write Organizer

Name: Current Date: Current Age:

State the stereotype category that you have experienced that you will pin-point in your memoir:

In a sentence, describe the specific branch of stereotype that you will pin-point in your memoir:

State the age you were at the time of your memoir experience:

Specifically name the people, ages at the time of the event, and relationship you had with the each person who is involved in this memory:

For each person, including you, list a specific sensory detail about each person:

Recreate the setting as you remember it using all five senses:

State the theme of your memoir in the form of a single, complete question:

Create a list of words and/or phrases that describe your emotions before, during, and after the memory:

Pick up to three motifs (threaded images) that correspond with your memory AND theme:

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