Memoirs: True Story Elements
English
Grade 7
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~18 mins
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A worksheet exploring Memoirs with a focus on true story elements, framed around modern fiction themes, designed for analysis and creative writing tasks.
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Memoirs: True Story Elements
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Grade Grade 7
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Reading Passage: A Modern Memoir
The sun dipped low over the quiet suburban neighborhood as I stepped onto the cracked sidewalk, clutching a battered backpack filled with hopes and uncertainties. That summer, everything seemed to shift—the way I saw the world, the way I viewed myself. My best friend had moved away, leaving an empty space in my daily routine that no amount of new hobbies could fill. One evening, I found myself wandering through the overgrown park at the end of our street, the sky painted in hues of orange and purple. Memories flooded back—laughter, arguments, promises made under the shade of ancient oak trees. That night, I realized that change was inevitable, but it could also be a catalyst for growth. As I sat on a weathered bench, the cool breeze whispering around me, I felt a quiet hope for the future, grounded in the lessons of the past.
1.
What is the setting of this memoir excerpt?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one true story element present in the passage.
[2 marks]3.
Which narrative technique is used when describing the sky in hues of orange and purple?
[1 mark]Aa) Foreshadowing
Bb) Imagery
Cc) Flashback
Dd) Irony
4.
Describe how the theme of change is conveyed in the memoir.
[4 marks]5.
What is the tone of the excerpt? Support your answer with evidence.
[3 marks]6.
Identify the literary device used in the phrase ‘memories flooded back’.
[1 mark]Aa) Simile
Bb) Metaphor
Cc) Personification
Dd) Hyperbole
7.
Based on the passage, what lesson does the narrator learn about change?
[2 marks]8.
Creative Writing Prompt: Write a memoir paragraph about a personal experience of change. Include sensory details and reflect on what you learned.
[10 marks]9.
Checklist for your memoir writing: Did you include a clear setting? Did you incorporate sensory details? Did you reflect on your feelings and lessons learned?
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