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Write With. . . Life Stories: The Names We Carry with Katie Couric

by 826 National and Life Stories

Memoir

How do the names we carry affect our identity? In this lesson, you will explore the names you carry and the impact they have on your self-image.

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Grades 9–12
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Write With. . . Life Stories: Art as Activism with Martin Sheen

by 826 National and Life Stories

Narrative
Poetry

Activism and art are personal—they are fueled by your perspective of the world. In this lesson, you will write a poem or a narrative that shares your deep connection to an important topic or issue.

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Grades 9–12
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Write With. . . Life Stories: From Your Perspective with Tony Hawk

by 826 National and Life Stories

Narrative

From skateboarding to fashion, we all have a deep love for something. Choose a hobby or skill that you’re passionate about and then tell the story of how you grew to love it.

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Grades 9–12
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Write With. . . Life Stories: I Saw. . . I See with Darren Walker

by 826 National and Life Stories

Poetry

In this activity, you will explore your values and the lived experiences that have shaped them, and then write a poem that shares your vision for the future.

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Grades 9–12
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Write With. . . Life Stories: Find Your Funny with Roz Chast

by 826 National and Life Stories

In this lesson, you will find the funny in your everyday life experiences and share those moments in a cartoon.

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Grades 3–5
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I Spy: Descriptive Writing Practice

By 826 National

I Spy is a classic guessing game. In this Spark, students will play a game of I Spy to practice adding details to their writing.

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A Thousand Points of Light

Gerrardo R, 826LA

Memoir
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A student recalls a beautiful hike with their family.

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The Time of my Euphoria

Helen F., 826LA

Memoir

A student explores their relationship to writing and how writing has helped them grow.

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The Perfect Morning

Josiah, 826DC

Poetry

A poet tugs at your senses to describe the ideal morning.

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