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Define Memoir Focus

Effective Communication Content Expertise CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.11-12.2 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.11-12.7 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.11-12.2 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.11-12.9 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.3 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.4 Core Content Essential Question Submission Required

Students work in small groups to define the memoir’s core focus by drafting a Point-of-View (POV) statement, posing How Might We (HMW) questions to explore needs and tensions, creating user persona sketches, and building a brief systems map or problem tree to show how insights connect to emotional resonance. Deliverables include a POV statement, a set of HMW questions, persona profiles, and a basic systems map.

Plan day
Day 1
Duration
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Grouping
Small Group
Steps
6 steps

Lesson plan

6 steps
# What teachers do
1 Welcome and Introduction. Explain today's focus on defining memoir. (5 min)
2 Group Formation. Divide students into small groups for collaborative work. (5 min)
3 POV Statement Creation. Guide students in drafting a Point-of-View statement for their memoir focus. (15 min)
4 HMW Question Brainstorm. Each group brainstorms 'How Might We' questions related to their memoir's focus. (10 min)
5 Persona Profile Drafting. Create sketches of persona profiles that are integral to each group's memoir. (10 min)
6 Systems Map Construction. Develop a basic systems map to visualize connections and emotional resonance. (10 min)
Preparation (4 items)
  • Prepare anchor charts showing examples of memoir POV statements and HMW questions.
  • Gather necessary materials: paper, markers, and post-its for drafting and mapping tasks.
  • Set up a clear space for each group to work collaboratively with visual aids nearby.
  • Arrange a team-building activity or ice breaker to help students feel comfortable in groups.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to work collaboratively in small groups to define the focus of your memoir. Begin by crafting a Point-of-View statement that captures the core of your memoir. Discuss and brainstorm 'How Might We' questions to explore your story's needs and tensions. Sketch persona profiles that represent key figures in your memoir. Finally, construct a systems map to connect your insights with emotional resonance. Use provided materials to aid your collaboration.