1. Focusing QuestionFocusing Question | Mini Lesson | Writer’s Work Time | Lesson SummaryMini LessonWriter’s Work TimeLesson Summary Draft the “After” Section Objectives: Students will draft endings that clearly reveal the meaning of their memoirs. Focusing Question: How can your ending best show the meaning of your memoir? Strategy: To communicate the meaning of a memoir by directly stating the lesson learned.

2. Focusing QuestionFocusing Question | Mini Lesson | Writer’s Work Time | Lesson SummaryMini LessonWriter’s Work TimeLesson Summary Mini Lesson The ending or “after” section of the memoir: describes important events, thoughts and emotions that are the outcome of the memorable moment states the lesson learned clearly communicates the meaning of the memoir.

3. Focusing QuestionFocusing Question | Mini Lesson | Writer’s Work Time | Lesson SummaryMini LessonWriter’s Work TimeLesson Summary Writer’s Work Time 1.Review your Memoir Map (Handout 2.4a) to stay on track. 2.Open your most recent draft and save with today’s date. 3.Write at least two paragraphs that describe the events, emotions and thoughts following the memorable moment. 4.Include 1 - 2 sentences that state what you learned from the experience. 5.Resave your work in Step 4 of the Online Classroom under the activity Submit Your Draft Memoir.

4. Focusing QuestionFocusing Question | Mini Lesson | Writer’s Work Time | Lesson SummaryMini LessonWriter’s Work TimeLesson Summary What makes an ending successful? Does YOUR ending communicate the meaning of your memoir?