We’ll
start by trying to remember….
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Do all writing in your
composition book. Title this: Brainstorm poetry.
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For each slide, choose one of the
topics presented. Write as much as you
can with as much detail as possible for each memory.
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No talking! (We will share between slides and memories.)
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The more details you capture here, the
easier it will be to write your poem.
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Don’t stop writing. If this memory leads you to another, more
vivid memory, then GO with that.
1. Describe the items on your nightstand or dresser.
OR
Describe the foods you ate on special occasions.
Let’s keep going:
2. Describe your backyard or Plants in your house or other nature experiences.
OR
Describe your favorite hiding place or a place you put important keepsakes. the one that inspires
3. Describe things people always said to you.
(Can be specific like something your mom always said
or nicknames you had)
OR
Describe what your family looks like when they go out together.
4. Describe
TV shows, movies, music, and books from your
childhood.
OR
Describe pets you owned.
5. Try as many of these memories as possible:memories that come to mind.
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A special picture you remember
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Your favorite toy
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Your Holiday traditions
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What you remember about a
classroom or a place of worship
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Ordinary items around your house
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Big events that you vividly
remember—weddings, birthdays…
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Early experiences with your arts
area
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Your childhood lunches
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Your typical summer day
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An “Aha moment” you had as a kid
Next class, we'll take all the memories and distill them into a format that creates a beautiful poem.
