Memoirs

Reading and writing class has been quite memorable for us! In writing class we are discussing memories we have had and writing about them. We have talked about focusing our writing on one event, one memory that is meaningful to us. You learn many interesting things about a 3rd grader by the memories they write about! Memories are not always happy. We have discussed how some of our most memorable moments can be sad, embarrassing and even funny! When an author writes down a memory into a book, it is called a memoir. In reading class we have been reading published memoirs. Patricia Polacco and Tomie dePaola are two authors that we have been studying this year and which have published many memoirs. Polacco and dePaola write beautifully about their past memories. Reading a memoir is a great way to get to know an author you love- they are writing about themselves in their own life!
At home, talk to your child about memories YOU have- of your own childhood, and when they were little! Discuss memories they have too! And always, always encourage your child to read as much and as often as they can!