The GiverIn Class Memory Book Project

April 10, 2015PDN:

0How would you define the word “memory”? Write your own personal definition and why memories are important. Be prepared to share.

Final Giver Assignment

0Memory Book0Assignment sheet: Questions?0Checklist/note taking space0Daily rough drafts0Should keep up with good copies each

night at home or during Resource0Final deadline for book: April 24, 2015.

Memorable Quote

0 What is a quote (from a movie, a song, a family member, or a famous person: athlete, actor) that you would like to remember?

0 The quote should be cited correctly and appropriate for school

0 Quotation marks at end and beginning

0 Person’s name (and name of movie or song it is from, if applicable) punctuated correctly, underneath it

0 This is the LAST page of your book!

Example:

0“Once in a while you get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right.”

-The Grateful Dead, “Scarlet Begonias”

Fab 5005 lists of 10 or 10 lists of 5 (or a

combination of the two)…must be 50 total!0Think of all your favorite things collectively0Can be past or present0You create the categories0Organize your lists0Type final copy and add pictures and color0This can take up more than one page

Favorite Stores…

1. Marshall’s/HomeGoods2. Target3. Nordstrom Rack4. The Gap5. Pottery Barn

Favorite Foods…

1. Pizza2. Pasta3. Cheesecake4. Quesadillas5. Bagel with cream cheese

Favorite Places I’ve Been…

1. The Grand Canyon, Arizona2. Taos, New Mexico3. Santa Barbara, California4. London, England5. Manhattan, New York

April 13, 2015PDN:

0How have you changed over the years? How have you stayed the same? Come up with two lists ( a t-chart) of as many things you can think of regarding how you have changed and stayed the same during your life. Think: physical appearance, personality, likes, dislikes, etc.

Graphing Memorable Events0 Brainstorm the ten most significant things that have happened in

your life (good, bad, painful, sad.)0 Summarize each one with a phrase.0 For example, if you moved to Pennsylvania from California and you

feel that this was one of the most significant events in your life so far, write a phrase such as “Moving to PA from CA.” Other ones might look like “Grandpa passed away”, or “Got our dog Maple.”

0 After you have determined your 10 events, you will place your events on a graph. The graph has two purposes. The first purpose is to show the many things that have happened to you during your life. The second purpose is to mark the positive or negative feelings that you have associated with each event

0 EVENTS SHOULD BE IN SEQUENTIAL ORDER OF HOW THEY HAPPENED!!!

0 You may do this on graph paper (by hand) or on the computer

Graphing Memorable Events0 -Using a ruler and graph paper, make an “L” shaped graph

0 -Along the x-axis (the bottom) label your 10 events in chronological order

0 -Along the y-axis (the left side) label the numbers from 0-10

0 -Make sure the events and the numbers on the axes are evenly spaced and also make sure you give your graph a title

0 -After you have set up your graph, you are going to rate each event in your life on a scale of 0-10, 0 being a very negative event and 10 being the most positive event

0 All events do not need to be a different number, but try to get a good mix of positive and negative

0 -Plot a point at each event next to the number you rated the event

0 -After all 10 events have been rated, connect the dots in order from left to right

0 -Once the dots are connected, you should have successfully created a line graph of 10 significant events in your life and the feelings you associate with each event.

Miss Van Ness’s Memory Graph

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Daisy born School G-pa passed

License Temple CBE Grad Teach job MAPES!!!0

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10Highs and Lows of My Life

Memory Pictures0 You need 5-10 pictures total0 You will need to give each picture a title.0 You will need to explain WHO is in the picture. If there

are people other than you, make sure you explain their relationship to you.

0 Explain WHAT is happening in the picture.0 Explain WHY the picture was taken (why it is important).0Describe WHEN the picture was taken. Provide as

much information as possible (month/date/year).0 Explain WHERE the picture was taken. Be specific. 0 This can take up more than one page

A Wedding to Remember…

0 This picture of my sister, Daisy, mom, and I was taken on September 29, 2012. It was taken by my Dad at the reception of my best friend Lauren’s wedding. We are standing outside of a barn on a farm in Bedminster, PA. It was cold for September and I remember asking my dad to stop taking pictures because I didn’t want to miss out on the appetizers. This picture was taken to help us all remember this big moment in our lives, especially since Daisy and I grew up with Lauren and her sister as our best friends…so close we call each other sisters. It was a beautiful day and I remember being so happy for her!

April 14, 2015PDN:

0If I asked you to choose a memory to keep from your 7th grade year, what would it be and why? Explain why you would choose that one.

Memory Rainbow

0 For each color of the rainbow, you must write a sentence that describes a memory you have associated with that color.

0 Be sure to mention the color in the memory.0 Feel free to color the rainbow and decorate it0 If you would like to create a good copy that is completely

computer generated, feel free to do so0 Be sure to include the following colors: red, orange, yellow,

green, blue, purple 0 Example sentence: I remember when I vacationed with my

family in Mexico and the water was so clear BLUE, I could see my feet no matter how far out I went.

My Memory

0The My Memory page of your Memory Book will consist of one single memory which you have from your lifetime that you will never want to lose.

0It should be a positive memory that includes important figures/figure in your life, a fun time, or a time when you learned something significant/special.

0This memory should stick out in your mind amongst all the others

My Memory Hand

- “My Memory” should be displayed in the shape of your hand to signify that it is something special that you want to hold onto forever.

- For this, you should simply trace your hand with a marker and type/paste or handwrite your memory inside.

- The final product should be visually appealing using color and/or decorations.

- The title of this page should be:(Your first name’s) Memory

Journal Entry

0Catchy and descriptive title0Quotation marks around the title0Written in present tense (as if you are reliving it)0Should not be over the course of more than one day

(not an entire vacation, etc.)0Use multiple paragraphs (not one, long ramble)0Use signal words/transition words 0At least 200 words in length0Typed

Journal Entry Possible Topics

0 First Day of school0 Physical hurt story0 Funny Family story0 Caught Ya! Story0 Rites of Passage story (you realized you were growing up)0 Holiday story0 First Time I story0 Weather story0 Funniest Moment story

“Brace Face”I’m walking into the orthodontist right now to get my braces on. I’m feeling a

little nervous. I’m still waiting to be called into the room. My mom and I are talking now. I ask her how long it will probably take. She says a while. Now, I finally get called back. I tell my mom to come with me. So now I’m sitting in the room with all these things in my mouth. I’m managing to ask my mom to get my phone from the car. I’m waiting, now for the orthodontist to put on my braces.

Now, first, they are putting on the glue. My tongue is being held back by this red squishy thing so the glue doesn’t get wet and I’m swallowing so much saliva. It’s been about 1 ½ hours now and the orthodontist and his assistant are still working in my mouth. I am playing a game on my phone. And now I am sending a picture to a few of my friends of the things in my mouth. Finally, the orthodontist is putting the wires in. It’s finally over now after about 2 ½ hours.

I am leaving the orthodontist and my teeth hurt a little. Since there is a Wawa right next door, my mom takes me to get a milkshake. My mouth is still numb so the milkshake is dripping down my mouth and I can’t feel even feel it. I tell my mom about the weird feeling and we are cracking up the whole ride home.

April 15, 2015PDN:

0Think of a person who has left a lasting imprint on your life thus far. This might be a friend, family member, teacher, coach, etc. What did that person do or say that will stick with you for years to come?

Dedication Page

0Identify the person or people to whom your Memory Book is being dedicated. Explain why you chose this person or people to honor with the dedication. 0Please write a rough draft first0Remember to capitalize names and

punctuate correctly0This should be at least two sentences

Example 1:

0I am dedicating this book to my brother because he has always been an inspiration to me my whole entire life. He always knows what is right and wrong and has inspired me to be who I am.

Example 2:

0I want to dedicate this memory book to my mom, Sue, and my Grandmom, Maxine. I’m dedicating this to my mom because she takes care of me, she is always there for me, and she is very special to me. I am also dedicating this book to my Grandmom because she is extremely special and I love her very much. Even though she isn’t with me anymore, she will always be in my heart and memories.

Foreword

0A foreword is a short piece of writing found at the beginning of a book or other piece of literature. This is usually written by the primary author of the work.

0Often, a foreword will explain some connection between the writer of the foreword and the story or book.

0It allows the author to tell the reader about the purpose of the book.

Foreword0 Use the first three paragraphs on your memory book

assignment sheet as a guide to write a summary of the memory book assignment in your own words.

0 It should be personal and it should be at least one solid paragraph long (4 or more sentences.) Your goal is to explain the assignment so that when you look at your memory book many years from now, you will remember why you made it as well as be reminded of this current time in your life.

0 In order to do this, you might think about discussing what a memory is to you, and how the memory book connects to Lois Lowry’s The Giver, as well as the class you are reading it, and year involved with this assignment

Example 1

0 A memory is something you can hold onto and it teaches you wisdom for your life. In The Giver by Lois Lowry, which we read in Miss Van Ness’s Reading class, there are no memories, no color, and no choices in life in the community Jonas is a part of. Throughout his training as Receiver, Jonas realizes the importance of memories. So, this book is stuffed with a pack of memories (that’s why it is called a Memory Book). It lets me cherish all the funny, stupid, and highly embarrassing memories for the rest of my life. Keep note that only some of my life experiences are enclosed in this book. Only the positive stories and important things that my family has bestowed on me.

Example 2

0 A memory is the power or process of remembering and the storing of things remembered. The reason for making this memory book is to help myself remember memories from my childhood when I am older. This is just like the book, The Giver, which we finished reading in my 7th grade Reading class with Miss Van Ness. The people in this community do not have memories. Eventually, the main character Jonas, leaves the community because he wants to live a life with memories and wants the ones he received to flood back to the people. When I am older I don’t want to forget any memories because they are all special. A memory is something that should be treasured forever. This book will help me remember special memories and people when I am older.

Cover

0Give your memory book a creative title. (What would your autobiography be called?)

0The cover page should include (at least one) picture of you and the date you turn in your book (April 24, 2015)

0It must include your first and last name.0Feel free to make it colorful and decorate it

any way you choose

How I want to be remembered…

0 How would you like to be remembered by others?0 Could relate to school, your career, your family, friendships, etc. 0 Should relate to future goals and ambitions 0 Should be at least 3 sentences long and explain how you want to

be remembered and why.Example:0 I want to be remembered as a teacher who made a difference

in the lives of her students. This is my hope because I put great effort and time into doing everything I can to help my students succeed. I hope that they can each take something away from my class as a memory of their own.

All Memory Books…

0 Will be turned in to me by:

Friday, April 24th.

0 All aspects must be computer generated (with the exceptions of: the cover, “My Memory Hand”, Memory Rainbow, and the Memory Graph)

0 Be sure to make your book creative and check spelling and punctuation before printing and turning in!