Writing a Memoir

An autobiography is the same as a memoir

• True

• False

The purpose of a memoir is to talk about the experiences, people, places and moments that have made you, YOU!

(Things that have shaped your identity)

• True
• False

Why does someone write a memoir?

• To tell their life story

• To show their feelings during or after a moment that shaped who they are

• To tell retell a story someone told them

What point of view do authors use to write memoirs?

• 3rd person view
• bird's eye view

• 1st person view

What is a Memoir?

• An account of a memorable event/s in a persons life

• An account of someone's life written by someone else

• A spoken or written account of connected events; a narrative

How is a memoir different than an autobiography?

• Highlighting personal experiences

• Memoir

• A reflection of part of a persons life

• Memoir

• A self account of a persons entire life

• Autobiography

Elements of a memoir include...

• Telling the truth

• A specific focus, such as family or grief

• Expressing how that part of your life, has shaped you today

• All of the above

Why do authors choose to write memoirs?

• To make money

• To gain fame and recognition

• To share personal experiences and insights

Organise these options! Writing a memoir VS writing an autobiography

Groups:

(a) Memoir

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(b) Autobiograpohy

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(c) Both

• Covers the entire life of the author

• Written by author at any point in their life

• Emphasis on facts

• Captures a short time in life or related events

• Detailed personal thoughts and feelings

• Focussing on a specific theme such as belonging or culture

• Written in first person

• Written by an author toward the end of their life