Memoir+of+an+Important+Person

Memoir of an Important Person, Friend, or Pet

**Assignment #3: Read and write about a significant person, friend, or pet**

**Guiding Questions:** 1) What makes a person or pet so special in our lives ? 2) What qualities does a person or pet have that make them so special ? 3) What experiences and interactions make them so special?
 * QUALITIES THAT MAKE SOMEONE SPECIAL: Identify and clarify character qualities with people at your tables, creating poster pictures with words you don't know. To access Character Qualities click this Google link.**


 * 1) PICTURE BOOK/VIDEO QUALITY WATCH:** Watch one of the video linked short stories below. Identify at least one **quality** of the characters and their **actions** and **reactions** that **SHOW** those qualities. Participate in the discussion tab post above when you are finished viewing. ACCESS = USER NAME: lhamill PASSWORD: littleton Alejandro's Gift Mr. George Baker Unique Monique Amazing Grace **2) Brainstorm a list of people or pets that are special to you, then answer Memoir Questions (#1-10) in the document link below.** [[file:MemoirPerson or Pet -Brainstorm.doc]]
 * 3) Examine the Mentor Texts below to identify qualities, organization, and craft (Brush Strokes).**


 * 4) Use the planning guide to develop a well-organized essay about a special person or pet.** [[file:Memoir Person Planning Guide.doc]]

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