Title of Assignment: Memory Snapshot

Name: Hermione Granger Student I.D.: 123456

Subject: English 1-2 Year assignment was completed: 2000

Standard/s: Writing Applications 2.1 Write biographical narratives

a. Relate a sequence of events and communicate the significance of the events to the audience.

b. Locate scenes and incidents in specific places.

c. Describe with concrete sensory details the sights, sounds, and smells of a scene and the specific actions, movements, gestures, and feelings of the characters; use interior monologue to depict the characters' feelings.

d. Pace the presentation of actions to accommodate changes in time and mood.

e. Make effective use of descriptions of appearance, images, shifting perspectives, and sensory details.

Listening and Speaking 2.1. Deliver narrative presentations:

a. Narrate a sequence of events and communicate their significance to the audience.

b. Locate scenes and incidents in specific places.

c. Describe with concrete sensory details the sights, sounds, and smells of a scene and the specific actions, movements, gestures, and feelings of characters.

d. Pace the presentation of actions to accommodate time or mood change

ESLR: We are effective communicators who demonstrate literacy in reading, writing, listening and speaking, develop creative and artistic abilities and use multimedia as a tool for communication.

Purpose of the assignment: Memory Snapshot is an example of a biographical narrative. The task was to create a written mental snapshot that captured a personal experience as seen in a favorite photograph. The story was to focus on a specific time. I had to describe the action by including dialogue and rich sensory detail. In addition, it was necessary to show the memory’s significance. Furthermore, I was required to share my story with my class by creating a poster board and giving an oral presentation.

Reflection: Memory Snapshot has become one of my favorite pieces. I really enjoyed writing about the time I spent in Ireland with my family and having the opportunity to share a memorable experience with my classmates. From this assignment, I learned the importance of describing my experience in detail. I learned the difference between telling a story and really showing what happened by using descriptive language and capturing the action. In addition, I learned how to write dialogue. Most importantly, I felt like a real author because I had the opportunity to share my story with others. I received many compliments. This experience has encouraged me to write more. I gained confidence after telling my story to the class. I don’t feel as intimidated as I used to when standing in front of the class and giving a presentation. If I were to do this kind of assignment again, I would work on including more descriptive language in my story and my oral presentation skills.