How to Teach a Memory Box Lesson

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By Brian Thompson
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Creating a memory box for a loved one is a fun and interesting way for middle school students to practice their writing skills.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Have each student choose a loved one about whom to write.
Step 2

Have students pick a particular memory involving this person (for example: "Grand Canyon Vacation") and write it on an index card.
Step 3

Have students write a short paragraph describing the memory under its title on the index card.
Step 4

Repeat the first three steps until students have seven memory cards (one for each day of the week).
Step 5

Have students tie their memory cards together with ribbon and place them in the box.
Step 6

Allow students to decorate their boxes with wrapping paper.
Step 7

Have students make a card to go with the memory box using construction paper, markers, and crayons.
Step 8

Give the boxes to the loved ones the students have chosen.