Writing Lessons from Your Life in Memoir f rom Jump Start Your Memoir a course with Deborah Wilbrink 3 STYLE COMPARISON Theme Organization amp Titling Instruction Style Read Around in Groups ID: 770718
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Writing Lessons from Your Lifein Memoir from Jump Start Your Memoir,a course withDeborah Wilbrink
3. STYLE COMPARISONTheme, Organization, & Titling InstructionStyle Read Around in GroupsStyle & Theme DiscussionPartnered Oral Memory with theme promptBrainstorm ThemesPre-write, Write & Share Technique: Organization Graphic Organizers Optional Homework
YOUR STORY: ELEMENTSSetting: Where and When? Character: Dialog and ActionPlotConflictMoralThemePlus Topics, Voice, Organization, Titles, and Resources
Theme: the Subjecta recurring or identifying quality or idea Life themes may be clearly stated: I serve my family; I inspire young people through teaching; I create art or music.Themes may be about how we feel: I’m looking for love; I will show everyone I’m the best cook! Themes can emphasize a part of your life, be the common thread: homes; cars; children; jobs.
Organizing Your Memoir Chronological: Key events in order from birth to presentFlashback: Start with a major event and then lead up to it and resolve.Theme: Chronological with a specific focus.Topical: Themed chapters such as Children, Career, Romance, Art, etc.
FINDING THEMEGrouped Quick Read-Around Select a Book & Examine It for 5 minutes.Then complete the form:Title, authorTheme – book’s subjectOrganization – by time or by topic or both?Title – how does the title relate to the theme?Would you read this book? Why or why not?Share your thoughts from the formForm Groups and Choose a Book
Exploring Theme, Organization,and Titles Title, authorTheme – book’s subject?Organization – by time or by topic or both?Title – how does the title relate to the theme?Would you read this book? Why or why not?
Discussion What do these books have in common?What makes a specific book unique?How will your memoir be part of a genre?How will it be unique?
Partnered Oral Memorywith Themes Partnered Oral Memory Draw a prompt and discussLONGEST HAIR GOES FIRST
What subjects could be the main idea, the common thread, or the purpose of a memoir? BRAINSTORM THEMES
ThemesChoose one of your stories. What themes does it bring to mind?List at least 2 themes from the story.ExampleChoose one theme to use in another story.Start your new story, using the common theme.
Sharing Procedures Volunteers Share.If necessary, we will take turns.Comments welcomed after each share.Constructive, positive comments only .
OPTIONAL HOMEWORK Try on Some Titles for Your Memoir, Chapters, or VignettesWhat theme is emerging for your memoir?
Writing from Your Life 5NEXT CLASS isWednesday PARK HERE See you then!Instructor: Deborah Wilbrink
Writing from Your Life 6Jump Start Your Memoirwith theOsher Life Long Learning Institute Instructor: Deborah Wilbrink
YOUR STORY: ELEMENTSSetting: Where and When?Character: Dialog and ActionPlot ConflictMoral (Lessons in Life)ThemePlus Topics, Voice, Style, Titles, and Resources
STYLE : a distinctive and identifiable way of expression; a way of doing something.. Voice – first person “I”“I” should sound like the person telling/writingTone – indicates the attitude or view of the writerFollowing & not following rulesOne’s cultural and educational setting – vocabulary & grammarChoice Editing Proofreading
Famous & Everyday ExamplesTechnique: How does the author convey the life lesson? Tell it – if so, where?Show it – how? Characters state itThe reader draws a conclusion
Oral Topic GenerationUsing Writing Prompts:Proverbs, Aphorisms and Morals Choose a prompt from the bag. Explain it to the group. Does any prompt remind you of a personal story? If so, write a note to yourself about the prompt and story.
What are some Lessons learned in Life? (advice, morals, proverbs, aphorisms) BRAINSTORM
Lessons in LifeList 3 short lessons in life or pieces of advice that you would like others to know. Choose 1.Write about how you learned that lesson. Or give an example of it from someone’s experience whom you know. BRAINSTORM
Sharing Procedures Volunteers Share.If necessary, we will take turns.Comments welcomed after each share.Constructive, positive comments only.
OPTIONAL HOMEWORK Think about a higher purpose for your work. How can your memoir be helpful to others? What are some of the natural lessons of life that your memoir could teach?
Topic GenerationSensory Input Photos and ObjectsLists of QuestionsWriting PromptsExercise: Choose a PLOT prompt from the bag. What story does it bring to mind for your memoir? If you have time, make some notes, outline with plot, or begin your story.
Writing from Your Life 4Wednesday AUGUST 7PARK HERESee you then! Instructor: Deborah Wilbrink