What is your purpose in writing?

You may reflect on the life you want to pass along to others or simply solidify your thoughts for yourself. Lessons emphasize different stages in life and assignments always provide options for you to find what best reflect your wishes. You will learn more about your own motivation for writing and the perspective that best suits your style.

 Since most of you will write memoirs, most lessons will emphasize that form. You will always have options for format, so remain open to what form best suits your particular story. How do you write memoirs?

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East Side Union High School District Adult Education, Older Adult Program