MemoirsMemoir comes from the Latin word “memoria” meaning memory. If an autobiography is a story about your entire life (to this point), a memoir simply looks at one piece, or memory.Brainstorm vivid memoriesWhat happened and what do you remember about it? (eg. Younger sibling was born – got jealous and had a temper tantrum; moved across town – had to make all new friends)At least 8 experiences (doesn’t have to be a huge event, but has to be something you could write a detailed piece about):

My Life

Choose one of these moments that you would feel comfortable writing about. Write down the “who, what, where, when, why” of these moments. Be as detailed as you can (if certain details are fuzzy you can make them up, just don’t change major parts of the story).

Who:

What:

Where:

When:

Why:

Don’t forget the 5 senses! Write about at least 3 of the senses you experienced during this memory:Taste:

Touch:

Smell:

Sight:

Sound:

Finally, what did you learn from this experience? Or, how did it change you? Or, why do you think you remember this so vividly?