My Artifact ASSIGNMENT
An artifact is an object created or shaped by humans that has some sort of story or history that is
attached to it.
Tonight you need to find an artifact (object) that somehow represents you. Your artifact should be
important to you in some way. This means it makes you think of something about you, or an event, or
person important in your life. Usually an artifact will have a story connected to it and to your life.
An artifact can be anything and will be different for each person. Some examples may be: trophy or
medals, pictures, family heirlooms, a favorite book, a favorite toy from when you were little, jewelry,
clothing, sports equipment, any other object that reminds you of something important.
1) Find your artifact.
2) Write about your artifact (this should be several paragraphs long!).
o Tell what your artifact is. Describe it. Where and when did you get it?
o Tell why you chose the artifact, giving reasons and explanations. Was it an easy or
difficult choice? Why?
o Tell why the artifact is important to you and how it relates to your life.
o What greater story does the artifact tell about you and your life?
3) Bring your artifact and writing to class tomorrow.
4) Be prepared to share your artifact with the class, telling its story and why it is important to you.
My Artifact ASSIGNMENT
An artifact is an object created or shaped by humans that has some sort of story or history that is
attached to it.
Tonight you need to find an artifact (object) that somehow represents you. Your artifact should be
important to you in some way. This means it makes you think of something about you, or an event, or
person important in your life. Usually an artifact will have a story connected to it and to your life.
An artifact can be anything and will be different for each person. Some examples may be: trophy or
medals, pictures, family heirlooms, a favorite book, a favorite toy from when you were little, jewelry,
clothing, sports equipment, any other object that reminds you of something important.
1) Find your artifact.
2) Write about your artifact (this should be several paragraphs long!).
o Tell what your artifact is. Describe it. Where and when did you get it?
o Tell why you chose the artifact, giving reasons and explanations. Was it an easy or
difficult choice? Why?
o Tell why the artifact is important to you and how it relates to your life.
o What greater story does the artifact tell about you and your life?
3) Bring your artifact and writing to class tomorrow.
4) Be prepared to share your artifact with the class, telling its story and why it is important to you.
Example 1 (Author Anonymous)
Example 2 (Author Anonymous)
The artifact that I chose was my motocross gloves. They are
what I wear when I ride my dirt bike and they have a lot of little
tiny holes in them so that air can get in and cool your hands. I
got these gloves one day when I was at Star City Motorsports.
I chose this artifact because they are part of my favorite thing
in the world, my dirt bike, and it’s not common for a girl to ride
one. Another reason is that they were easy to carry and they are
a cool piece of my gear that I couldn’t really do without. This
was a tough choice because there were many things that I could
choose from and so many other things that remind me of good
stories.
The artifact that I chose is important to me because the gloves
help you hold on to your bike. I also see it as something that
helps me keep a relationship with my dad, as it is something we
do together when I’m at his house.
One story about this artifact is once when I crashed. I was out
at my friend’s place riding motocross with him and his sister was
riding a four-wheeler with us. He and I decided to race and were
heading down this path at about 45. His sister wasn’t far in front
of us and as we pulled up near her she turned right in front of
me. That’s when I flipped my bike, front first, over her and I went
flying through the air and so did my bike. In the end, I got a little
bit of a headache and I messed up my bike by bending the front
rotor and some other parts. This is just one of the many stories
that I have from dirt bike and that’s why I chose to bring my
motocross gloves.
My artifact is Ramen Noodles. Ramen comes in a small
package with white, hard noodles in the inside and a small
thin package of seasoning. The color of Ramen varies
from the flavor you get.
Ramen has been in my family for as long as I can
remember! I chose Ramen because it is a family favorite.
Our cupboards never go without Ramen. When I thought
about an artifact, the first thing that came to my mind were
Ramen Noodles!
Ramen is very important to me. When I was little and
wasn’t yet allowed to use the stove, my sister would make
my Ramen for me.
I will never forget one time I was making Ramen on
my own and the water boiled over so I quickly, so I used a
whole roll of paper towels and tried to clean it but when I
touched the paper towels to the stove they burst into
flames. So not only was water everywhere on an electric
stove but I also started a fire!
I was in so much trouble. But I learned a good lesson
from that time making Ramen Noodles. I now watch it
very carefully so it doesn’t boil over.
Ramen is my life. It is a snack and a dinner. And since
my parents work a lot, I spend a lot of time with the
noodles. I love Ramen, chicken, beef, or shrimp. They
always put a smile on my face.
Example 1 (Author Anonymous)
Example 2 (Author Anonymous)
The artifact that I chose was my motocross gloves. They are
what I wear when I ride my dirt bike and they have a lot of little
tiny holes in them so that air can get in and cool your hands. I
got these gloves one day when I was at Star City Motorsports.
I chose this artifact because they are part of my favorite thing
in the world, my dirt bike, and it’s not common for a girl to ride
one. Another reason is that they were easy to carry and they are
a cool piece of my gear that I couldn’t really do without. This
was a tough choice because there were many things that I could
choose from and so many other things that remind me of good
stories.
The artifact that I chose is important to me because the gloves
help you hold on to your bike. I also see it as something that
helps me keep a relationship with my dad, as it is something we
do together when I’m at his house.
One story about this artifact is once when I crashed. I was out
at my friend’s place riding motocross with him and his sister was
riding a four-wheeler with us. He and I decided to race and were
heading down this path at about 45. His sister wasn’t far in front
of us and as we pulled up near her she turned right in front of
me. That’s when I flipped my bike, front first, over her and I went
flying through the air and so did my bike. In the end, I got a little
bit of a headache and I messed up my bike by bending the front
rotor and some other parts. This is just one of the many stories
that I have from dirt bike and that’s why I chose to bring my
motocross gloves.
My artifact is Ramen Noodles. Ramen comes in a
small package with white, hard noodles in the inside and a
small thin package of seasoning. The color of Ramen
varies from the flavor you get.
Ramen has been in my family for as long as I can
remember! I chose Ramen because it is a family favorite.
Our cupboards never go without Ramen. When I thought
about an artifact, the first thing that came to my mind were
Ramen Noodles!
Ramen is very important to me. When I was little and
wasn’t yet allowed to use the stove, my sister would make
my Ramen for me.
I will never forget one time I was making Ramen on
my own and the water boiled over so I quickly, so I used a
whole roll of paper towels and tried to clean it but when I
touched the paper towels to the stove they burst into
flames. So not only was water everywhere on an electric
stove but I also started a fire!
I was in so much trouble. But I learned a good lesson
from that time making Ramen Noodles. I now watch it
very carefully so it doesn’t boil over.
Ramen is my life. It is a snack and a dinner. And since
my parents work a lot, I spend a lot of time with the
noodles. I love Ramen, chicken, beef, or shrimp. They
always put a smile on my face.