Comm – English Project
Memory Book
English Project - Memory Book
During this course you will write a book – a Memory Book. It will consist of your memories
and thoughts from your whole life. The final product can be presented via a PowerPoint
Slide Show or a WebSite. You may also choose to simply want to word process it.
Handwritten projects will not be accepted.
Your Memory Book must have the following 13 sections:
Title Page: Title, Name, Course…
Chapter 1: “Who Am I?” (Who are you? List ten things that you want to
accomplish before you are 40 years old.)
Chapter 2: "My Heritage"
Write a description of your ethnic background, being sure to
include both parent's genealogy. Do some research on your name
or the country from which your ancestors came, etc. Do you
have any stories about your parents’ homeland?
Chapter 3: “Before I Was, There Were…” (Your parents, grandparents,
aunts, uncles, older cousins and siblings and anybody who may
not be a relative but who has helped to pave the way for you
and your family. You may wish to create a family tree.)
Chapter 4: “Suddenly, I Became Me” (Earliest memories: people, places,
events, all those cute things that you did when you were little
that Grandmother tells you about.)
Chapter 5: “Hero Worship” (Who is a hero in your life? Describe how
this person influenced you, and how you feel about him/her.
What would your life have been without this person? How will
this influence change your future?)
Chapter 6: “Fairy Tale” (As a kid everyone had a favorite fairy tale.
Rewrite your favorite tale in a “modern” setting…ie. Cinderella
in New York City)
Chapter 7: Interview (Interview a person at least 20 years older than
you. Ask the person what changes have occurred during his/her
lifetime. Discuss items like fashion, cars, television programs
and schools. Ask them what important world events can they
remember. It might be a war, an explosion, a riot, a death, an
invention or a natural disaster. Be sure to ask questions that
elicit thoughtful responses. For example, a questions that asks
the interview about how his or her job has changed is a much
better question than asking about his/her favorite color.
Chapter 8: “Let’s Go To the Movies” (Favorite movies, actors, and
actresses at different times in your life: childhood, early teen
years and now…remember those Teenage Mutant Ninja
Turtles?)
Chapter 9: “I am Canadian” (What does it mean to you to be Canadian?
What is your interpretation of “Canada’s Identity”?
Hockey…the outdoors…fishing…snow…It is up to you. Create a
collage, poem or essay that addresses this theme.)
Chapter 10: “”Music””: What is your favorite music? What is your favorite
band? Singer? Performer? What is your favorite song? Copy out
some of the lyrics. Analyze the lyrics. What is it that your like
about this music? What does it say to you? How can you relate
this music to your life?
Chapter 11: “School Bells – Elementary/High School” (highlights, troubles,
successes, heartbreaks, friends, teachers, coaches…)
Chapter 12: ‘’Most Memorable Current Events’’ (Describe the news item
that has effected you the most in your life so far. Be sure to
explain the item and then highlight as to how it has effected
you. Ie….Blue Jays winning World Series, Vancouver Riots, WTC
and September 11…)
Epilogue:
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“If I Could Live My Life Over Again, I Would…” Or "Why
I Would Not Change Anything About My Life.”
if you have any “suggestions” for alternate chapters, talk to your
instructor. (ie. a chapter dedicated to “poetry”)
How you will be graded…
Your Memory Book will be marked out of a total of 60 marks based on quality
of work and evidence of effort. If your Memory Book is completed and
shows some creativity and thought, your grade will be no less than 80%.
The more thorough and the more creative you are in decorating your book,
pages and sections with drawings, pictures, photographs, images, or videos
the higher the grade will be.
Any assignment that does not contain all 13 sections will receive a lower
grade regardless of how fancy it is. Any book that is “haphazardly” put
together will NOT receive a grade. Late assignment will be severely
penalized.
Total Marks: ____/ 50