1. Your Story Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] A WebQuest for 9th Grade English Designed by Molly Johnson [email_address] Based on a template from The WebQuest Page From Flickr Svanes 2007 Some rights reserved.

2. Introduction Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] Have you ever been asked to read a book that you cared nothing about? Or, have you ever read a book and thought that your story was much more exciting? Well, now it’s your turn. In this project you will be learning about writing a memoir or personal narrative. You will have the opportunity to look at the writing others have done before you and then, you too will become published memoir writers. By the end of this project you should be able to figure out what makes a memoir effective and incorporate your answer into the way you write your own memoir. From Flickr shaletann 2008 Some rights reserved.

3. The Task Student Page Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] By the end of this project you should have written your own memoir to be published in the class collection. You will also learn more about writing for different audiences, anlayzing writing strategies, reading critically, and narrowing your focus when writing. You should also be able to answer the essential question: What makes a memoir worth reading? Title “ What we are doing at the moment is more that just one thing added to the rest; it is a memoir . ” “ What we are doing at the moment is more than just one thing added to the rest; it is a memoir.” - Anonymous

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6. Conclusion Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] Well first of all, CONGRATULATIONS!!! You have not only finished your project but you are all now PULBLISHED authors!! I hope that you enjoyed this project and have learned more about reading and writing. Flickr 2007 chrisnilka © All rights reserved

7. Credits & References Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] The WebQuest Page The WebQuest Slideshare Group

8. Your Story (Teacher) [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page A WebQuest for 9 th Grade English Designed by Molly Johnson [email_address] Based on a template from The WebQuest Page Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion From Flickr Svanes 2007 Some rights reserved.

9. Introduction (Teacher) [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page As English teachers, we are no stranger to the students who are reluctant to read and write because it is “boring” or “dumb.” But, as English teachers we also know that students need to develop these skills to be successful in school and their future career endeavors. So, the question is how do we make reading and wriitng something that our students will WANT to do instead of something they HAVE to do? How about letting them write about themselves? Tell their own stories. And, although I can’t guarantee that students will aspire to be authors after this unit, they may actually have fun writing and they will at the very least be introduced to different writing strategies and grammar lessons. This WebQuest was designed for Colorado State University's Education Program under the instruction of Dr. James Folkestad with the help of fellow secondary education teachers. Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion

10. Learners (Teacher) [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page This unit is designed for 9 th Grade English, but could also be used in grades lower and higher with slight modifications to the reading piece and the mini lessons throughout the unit. The unit also involves some skills used in journalism and newspaper classes. Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion Flickr 2007 by babybluebbw © All rights reserved

11. Curriculum Standards (Teacher) [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion This unit will address the following Colorado Model Content Standards: STANDARD 1.2: Make connections between their reading and what they already know, and identify what they need to know about a topic before reading about it; STANDARD 2: Students write and speak for a variety of purposes and audiences. In order to meet this standard, students will • write and speak for a variety of purposes such as telling stories, presenting analytical responses to literature, conveying technical information, explaining concepts and procedures, and persuading; • write and speak for audiences such as peers, teachers, and the community; • plan, draft, revise, proofread, and edit written communications; • use a variety of devices such as figurative language, symbolism, dialect, and precise vocabulary to convey meaning; • organize written and oral presentations using strategies such as lists, outlining, cause/effect relationships, comparison/contrast, problem/solution, and narration; and • use handwriting and at the most appropriate time, word processing to produce a product that is legible. At the end of this webquest, students will be able to critically read and analyze a memoir or personal narrative by: identifying effective strategies in writing a memoir/personal narrative, deciding what parts are most important to the story, and evaluating the overall quality and effectiveness of the memoir/narrative.

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16. Conclusion (Teacher) [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page This lesson will at the very least get your students writing about something they know a lot about—themselves. And because of this familarity with the topic, it should give a creative opportunity for students to further develop their reading and writing skills. This unit is a great resource to help students build confidence in their English abilities and is also a fun way to teach memoir at any point in the semester. Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion Flickr 2007 by deviantmonk © All rights reserved

17. Credits & References (Teacher) [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page The WebQuest Page The WebQuest Slideshare Group . Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion