This Lesson:

How Will You Be Remembered?

writing a eulogy and birth annoucement for yourself to show a reader who you are

This lesson was created by Nevada teacher Allie Eckert at the NNWP's iPods Across the Curriculum inservice class.

This writing prompt inspired by

"I Will Remember You" sung by Sarah McLachlan

Overview of this Lesson:

In this lesson, students will be exploring self image. They will be analyzing how they would like to ultimately be remembered by writing a eulogy, inspired by Sarah McLachlan's I Will Remember You. They will then explore a change that they would like to make in their lives by listening to Man in the Mirror and If You Want to Sing out and writing a re-birth announcement for themselves. Teachers: Click here to see the entire lesson plan.

6-Trait Overview for this Lesson:

The focus trait for this activity is idea development; students will self-reflect and then "show" themselves to their readers through writing. The support trait is voice; Students will capture the appropriate tone or mood in their writing while showing passion for their topic.