Exploring Memoir
Grade 11th Grade · ELA · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can identify key elements of memoir writing, such as personal reflection and narrative voice.
Warm-Up Video
EasyTeaching · 9:03
Improve your Descriptive Writing | EasyTeaching
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Descriptive writing helps the reader build a strong image in their mind by showing, rather than telling.
- 2
Effective descriptive writing includes attention to details, descriptive language, multiple senses, and good organization.
- 3
To improve your descriptive writing, limit your use of the verbs from 'to be', set a word limit, and play around with creative ways to include the five senses.
Practice Questions
8 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Explain how descriptive writing 'shows' rather than 'tells' and give an example from the video transcript.”
Complete Lesson Package
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