We're English 10 Nerds and Loving It: January 27, 2014

Focus: What final edits does my memoir need?

1. Warming up with "The Power of Vulnerability"

Before you watch...

Define the following in your own words:

• Vulnerability
• Courage
• Shame

As you watch...

How does the speaker identify/define the three words above?

After you watch...

What does this have to do with memoir writing and tomorrow's reading?

2. Cleaning up the little details

• Does your memoir have an MLA heading?
• Does it have an original title?
• Does it have page numbers?
• Is it in 12 point font (or smaller)?
• Is it double spaced?

3. Enjoying a quick lesson on sentence variety, then peer or self editing using the rubric

4. Revising (for the final time) based on the rubric, my feedback, and today's edits

HW:

1. Final draft due tomorrow; be sure to print your final copy BEFORE class.

2. SAT List 11 flashcards due Wednesday.

3. Bring a copy of your memoir independent reading book to class on Friday.