1. Homework due next class-Thursday, Sept. 4 Change Essay Prewrite #1 childhood

2. talents entertainment Birthdays /holidays school/ classes/bus activities heroes toys/games people dislikes likes My Childhood Guitar- Forced too Family nights Watching TV Library Playing With Pets Food- spaghetti Sister Rebecca Father Bob Kickball Shopping at flea markets 8 th grade Buddies And bullies Going to library Wonder Woman strangers Cindy Reading Laura Ingalls Dodgeball Creating Stories/art Pool-not often Joy Miller Mom Clue/ Battle Ship Orange Sherbert Pushups Going to church

3. Childhood Brainstorm Cluster Special Occasions (parties, holidays, reunions) Games Toys Pets Unique behaviors Outdoor play and adventures Friendships Favorite activities School memories (positive and negative) Church memories

4. Childhood Brainstorm Cluster Disappointments Hiding places Parent (uncle, aunt, grandma, grandpa) memories) Embarrassing times Proud moments Sad times Happy times Angry times

5. Childhood Brainstorm Cluster Favorite foods (and least favorites) Clothing and costumes My first…. Pretend play Childhood heroes and role models Favorite shows/books/movies A story your family tells over and over Things you miss about childhood Things you don’t miss about childhood