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Autobiography of a _____________ Reader. Organization. A choice. Subheadings Sorts the scenes by title or time or place Almost like mini-chapters Still a bit abrupt Transitions
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A choice . . . • Subheadings • Sorts the scenes by title or time or place • Almost like mini-chapters • Still a bit abrupt • Transitions • Links one to another: “This was the first of many adventures for me” or “I grew as a reader long after my parents stopped reading aloud to me” • Looks for points of connection between scenes • Smooth as silk
Conclusion Techniques • Quote someone renowned; relate it to your experiences – “Ben Franklin once said . . .” • Make a grand observation • Wordplay – “I spent my childhood saying ‘good night’ to the moon and later running terrifying mazes before bed.” • Return to the title; define or explore the adjective • Use a simile – “To me, reading is like . . .”
Today’s goals may include • Finish crafting a conclusion • Revise the “show” sections in order to “write smaller” with our imagery and details • “Tell” about a few more books, taking it beyond three. • Make paragraphing decisions. Remember that “show” and “tell” about the same book are different paragraphs. • Work on the shape and form of the autobiography. Improve the flow from beginning to middle to conclusion.
Today’s goals may include • Work on the shape and form of the autobiography. Improve the flow from beginning to middle to conclusion. • Confer with a partner for specific feedback. • Edit for spelling. Swap with a partner to edit. • Read your work aloud quietly to yourself to edit. • Finalize title. Improve transitions or subheadings. • Use CTRL+F to remove some of Mr. V’s least favorite words in the English language.
