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Memoir Writing Panels Kindergarten- Acrostic Words and Phrases - Create at least one acrostic poem using a word that you think of when you reminisce about kindergarten. Grade 1 Write a paragraph starting with an interesting question relating to your time in 1st grade. Grade 2 Recipe for a great year - Put your 2nd grade experience into a recipe format with ingredients and directions for how to “cook it.” Grade 3 Third Grade Narrative - Use the template below to begin a pre-write for a short narrative about your third grade experience. I wanted ______________(the desire line). To get it, I ______________(action). Then I ______________(action). But ______________(obstacle) got in my way. So, I ______________(action). Grade 4 Fourth Grade Expository - Begin your essay with a “snapshot” of a time in fourth grade with emphasis on the internal story (how you felt) at the time. Grade 5 Letter to your teacher describe learnings, challenges and treasured memories of your year.