Brainstorming Ideas
This activity will help you meet these educational goals:
You will write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events; and use precise words and phrases, details, and
sensory language to capture action and convey experiences.
Directions
Read the instructions for this self-checked activity. Type in your response to each question, and check your answers. At the end
of the activity, write a brief evaluation of your work.
Activity
In this activity you will systematically brainstorm ideas and thoughts for writing your memoir.
Part A
Start by generating a main idea for a brief memoir. Your main idea should be the basic thought or message that you want
to put across to your audience. It should address questions such as who?, what?, when?, where?, why?, and how? In one
sentence, write down the main idea for your memoir.