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How do writers make their stories memorable?
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Choose at least one of the articles or essays below to read. Located at the bottom of the page is a supplemental activity you can use to take notes as you read.
When Jason Oda was in the first grade, he had an experience that has stuck with him into adulthood. As he has grown older, he has realized the importance of questioning the rules and traditions of the past and not accepting "just because" as a valid answer to life's questions.
Miles Howard writes about his love of Legos and his biggest build.
“It started on date night and in Jr. Food Mart, my obsession with Mississippi restaurants that served gas.”
Writer Kiese Laymon writes about his grandmama’s favorite restaurant that served gas.
Carli Lloyd, star soccer player, wrote this piece as a retirement letter. She recounts the challenges and her ultimate triumph.
The attached activity can be used to help you take notes while reading these articles. Feel free to "make a copy" to fill in on your own.
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