2. Autobiography of a _____________ Reader

3. Organization

4. A choice . . . Subheadings Transitions
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

5. A good conclusion should . . .

6. 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 . . .”

7. 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.

8. 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.