Class Syllabus: Memoir Writing
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Syllabus: Memoir Writing

Forum Postings: You can leave messages in fthe forums.
Office Hours: as needed
Course Meeting Times: continual-I check in quite often.
I check forum postings often.
 

Course Description

Memoir Writing

~ You have a story to tell ~ 

 

Write.  Learn.  Belong.

Pass on your family stories to future generations.

Interactive live teacher you can talk with

No time limits on assignments

 

Would you like to pass on your family stories and precious memories to your children, grandchildren, or great grandchildren?  Or maybe you want to remember them for yourself.  A real, live, interactive teacher will guide you to recall and write your life stories through step by step writing prompts and exercises in a fun, and supportive atmosphere.  

 

Gift a gift of yourself.  Preserve, and pass on your family heritage through writing your memoirs.  You will record your stories of joy and sorrow, of failure and success in this family journal.  Memorable experiences will pour from your pen like spilled ink on a page.  Excerpts from my own journal will provide you with specific examples. 

 

This online writing class is for you, whether you are the creative type or not, whether or not you have ever kept a journal, and even if you think you don't think you have enough recollections stored.  Start a memory journal for you and your loved ones.  If you want to preserve memories for future generations, or share a meaningful gift of yourself, then join me.

 

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Course Requirements

Students will need to read and write English, and have at least a high school reading and writing level. Students will need a computer and access to email. Students need a willingness to learn, and a commitment to writing their memoirs.

Students will read 7 lessons, at least 7 forum postings, 7 assignments, and 4 quizzes. Students may complete class surveys and polls.

Course Goals

Students will create a family memoir journal filled with creative writing, and wonderful memories.

Course Materials

Computer
Access to email
A container to hold your memorabilia

Grading Policy

7 Assignments (posted in forum)
4 Quizzes (no time limit)
7 discussions in forum postings

100 possible points for each assignment and quiz completed

Lesson Content Overview

Lesson One: So, Why Am I Writing a Family Memoir Anyway?
Write Your Family Journal
Requirements
Overcoming Objections
My Statement of Purpose
Free the Muse
How to Set Up the Project
Where to Locate Information You Will Need

Lesson Two: I Smell a Memory Baking
Events
Preserve Family Histories
I Smell a Memory Baking
Brainstorm
Writing Prompts
Vacation Memories
Emotions
Remember the question words
Other things to write about
I Can Smell a Memory Baking
Molasses Cookies

Lesson Three: Write Color Memoirs
Color Memoirs
Memories come in all colors

Lesson Four: Vivid Verbs and More
How Can Vivid Verbs Help My Memory?
Verbs Blurb
The People Poem
Verb Web Site
Descriptive Adjectives.
Similes That Make You Smile!

Lesson Five: Autobiography, List of Prompts, Childhood
How do I begin my writing? Where do I start?
The list of how to begin your writing
Childhood
Autobiographical Poem

Lesson Six: Interviews, Surveys
Family and Friend Questionnaires
Self Survey

Lesson Seven: Extraordinary in the Ordinary

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