Lesson 4 - Personal Narratives vs. Memoirs

Lesson 4 - Personal Narratives vs. Memoirs

By Prof. Yetzy L. Díaz

Lesson 4

Introduction

During this lesson, the student will explore the genres of personal narrative Memoirs.

Personal Narrative vs. Memoirs

Lesson 4

​Learning Target:

• I will identify the distinguishing characteristics of each type of writing.

Personal Narratives vs. Memoirs

Personal Narratives ​

Let's Review

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Watch the following video to learn more about writing personal narratives.

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Mention the  6 traits that a personal narrative should have.

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​Activity - Personal Narrative

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Six Traits of a Personal Narrative

1. Ideas

2. Organization

3. Voice

4. Word Choice

5. Sentence Fluency​

6. Conventions

Personal Narrative vs. Memoir

Open Ended

Mention the 6 traits a personal narrative should have.

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Memoirs ​

1. A memoir depicts the relationship of the writer with a person, place, or any other significant thing.

2. A memoir can be based on a specific time or events of a lifetime, but does not place emphasis on specific dates of events.

3. Memoirs are written in first person point of view and often use flashbacks and vivid descriptions.

4. Memoirs are rich in details and emotions.

5. The conclusion is reflective.

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Characteristics of a Memoir ​

Open Ended

Mention 2 similarities between the memoir and personal narratives.

Open Ended

Mention 2 characteristics that are different between a memoir and personal narratives.

Multiple Choice

Which type of narrative recounts particular historical dates and facts?

• Personal Narrative

• Memoir

• Authobiography

Multiple Choice

What is a memoir?

• A narrative based on an author's entire life from beginning to end.

• A narrative based on an author's certain experiences/events in their lives.

• A fictional based narrative.

• A narrative based on only facts and historical events.

Multiple Choice

What is a personal narrative?

• A story

• A story about an event or moment in your life

• A story about someone else's life

• A book about a famous person

Multiple Choice

Memoirs and Personal Narratives are always written in which point of view?

• first person 
• second person 
• third person
•  Memoirs can be written in any point of view.

Multiple Choice

Why does someone write a memoir?

• To tell their whole life story
• To tell how they were feeling when they experienced a certain event
• To tell retell a story someone told them

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​Homework:

Memoir ​

My Name by Sandra Cisneros