INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO CHECK YOUR WAKEID: VIDEO
Written instructions: How to get to your Student email and PowerSchool
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MEMOIRS
Watch the Rex Ogle Interview
Examples of Memoirs - Listen and Read different memoirs
PROMPTS FOR WRITING MEMOIRS:
Great Question List from StoryCorps
https://s3.amazonaws.com/diy.storycorps.orgassets/uploads/2020/05/SC.TipsforEffectiveInterviews.GreatQuestionList.pdf
Writing Prompts from The New York Times: The Learning Network
https://int.nyt.com/data/documenttools/100-word-narrative-prompt-list/4ac84c82fa8842b1/full.pdf
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/08/learning/445-prompts-for-narrative-and-personal-writing.html
Categories for your Memoirs:
Template for writing an email to your teacher >>>> HERE
Dear Ms./Mr.
(SKIP A LINE)
I hope you are having a great day so far! I am in your (CLASS NAME) in (PERIOD/DAY). I can’t believe that the third quarter is almost over. I know you are probably very busy, but I have some questions for you about my grade.
(SKIP A LINE)
I look at my grades regularly in PowerSchools. Today I noticed that I currently have ____% in (THEIR CLASSES NAME) . I would like to improve that grade by (DESCRIBE ONE ACTION YOU ARE GOING TO TAKE). Also, I think I can (DESCRIBE ANOTHER ACTION YOU ARE GOING TO TAKE). I am hoping that you might be willing to (EXPLAIN WHAT YOU HOPE THE TEACHER WILL DO).
(SKIP A LINE)
I am available (STATE WHEN YOU WOULD BE ABLE TO STOP BY - DURING LUNCH OR AFTER SCHOOL) to check in, if it would work for your schedule. My goal for the rest of this year is (EXPLAIN WHAT YOU WISH TO ACCOMPLISH IN THIS CLASS). I appreciate your help as I work hard to accomplish it.
(SKIP A LINE)
Thanks for your time!
(SKIP A LINE)
Sincerely,
(YOUR NAME)
Examples for filling in the blanks to your email:
Fill in the blanks to complete an email to the teacher of your choice.
Use some of the suggestions below to help complete your email.
* Choose a class that you would like to ask a teacher about your grade.
* Think of TWO specific actions YOU can take to improve your grade.
Reviewing the materials more carefully before a specific test
Putting your phone away during class time so you can focus
Completing all your homework on time
Improving study habits
Taking better notes during class
Meeting after school occasionally to get extra help
Turning in absent/missing work
Think of a specific way your TEACHER can help you.
* Be courteous and professional in your tone.
* Use correct grammar and spelling
Have another student proofread your email before you send it. Teachers do this ALL the time!
Watch the Rex Ogle Interview
Examples of Memoirs - Listen and Read different memoirs
PROMPTS FOR WRITING MEMOIRS:
Great Question List from StoryCorps
https://s3.amazonaws.com/diy.storycorps.orgassets/uploads/2020/05/SC.TipsforEffectiveInterviews.GreatQuestionList.pdf
Writing Prompts from The New York Times: The Learning Network
https://int.nyt.com/data/documenttools/100-word-narrative-prompt-list/4ac84c82fa8842b1/full.pdf
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/08/learning/445-prompts-for-narrative-and-personal-writing.html
Categories for your Memoirs:
- Being seen
- When have you felt seen?
- What makes you feel seen?
- When was the last time you felt seen?
- Assumptions
- When has someone made assumptions about you?
- When have you made assumptions about someone else?
- When have your assumptions been wrong? When have they been right?
- Decisions
- How do you make decisions that are important to you?
- When has someone made decisions about you? For you?
- When was the last time you made a decision and it was the “wrong” one?
- When have you hesitated to make a decision?
- Destiny
- What is your destiny?
- When did you realize your destiny?
- Do you believe that you have a destiny?
- Perseverance
- When have you persevered?
- How do you persevere when you are faced with challenges?
- Opening Up
- When was the last time you opened up?
- When was a time that you did not open up?
- How do you feel when you open up?
- Goal Setting
- When was the last time you made a plan?
- When was a time someone made a plan for you?
- When was the last time you made a plan and had to change it?
- When have you not made a plan? And may have needed one?
- When have you made a plan and had to change it?
- Relationship
- When have you been close to someone?
- When was the last time you felt close to someone?
- How do you develop closeness in a relationship, friendship?
- Inspiration
- When was the last time you were inspired by someone?
- When have you been inspired?
- What inspires you?
Template for writing an email to your teacher >>>> HERE
Dear Ms./Mr.
(SKIP A LINE)
I hope you are having a great day so far! I am in your (CLASS NAME) in (PERIOD/DAY). I can’t believe that the third quarter is almost over. I know you are probably very busy, but I have some questions for you about my grade.
(SKIP A LINE)
I look at my grades regularly in PowerSchools. Today I noticed that I currently have ____% in (THEIR CLASSES NAME) . I would like to improve that grade by (DESCRIBE ONE ACTION YOU ARE GOING TO TAKE). Also, I think I can (DESCRIBE ANOTHER ACTION YOU ARE GOING TO TAKE). I am hoping that you might be willing to (EXPLAIN WHAT YOU HOPE THE TEACHER WILL DO).
(SKIP A LINE)
I am available (STATE WHEN YOU WOULD BE ABLE TO STOP BY - DURING LUNCH OR AFTER SCHOOL) to check in, if it would work for your schedule. My goal for the rest of this year is (EXPLAIN WHAT YOU WISH TO ACCOMPLISH IN THIS CLASS). I appreciate your help as I work hard to accomplish it.
(SKIP A LINE)
Thanks for your time!
(SKIP A LINE)
Sincerely,
(YOUR NAME)
Examples for filling in the blanks to your email:
Fill in the blanks to complete an email to the teacher of your choice.
Use some of the suggestions below to help complete your email.
* Choose a class that you would like to ask a teacher about your grade.
* Think of TWO specific actions YOU can take to improve your grade.
Reviewing the materials more carefully before a specific test
Putting your phone away during class time so you can focus
Completing all your homework on time
Improving study habits
Taking better notes during class
Meeting after school occasionally to get extra help
Turning in absent/missing work
Think of a specific way your TEACHER can help you.
* Be courteous and professional in your tone.
* Use correct grammar and spelling
Have another student proofread your email before you send it. Teachers do this ALL the time!