Before I Was, There Was

from Center for Jewish History

Focus on a story that occurred before your birth that had a direct influence on your life (i.e. your parents move from one country to this country, your parent’s meeting, etc)

This will take some brainstorming and perhaps some mini-research with your family. Once you are ready, begin writing the narrative of this important story of life that occurred before you were born.  Here is how you should organize your narrative:

a.  Beginning with the problem/conflict

b. Building to a climax

c. Descending toward a resolution

**Finally, once you write the THREE PARTS of your story, include a conclusion explaining how this event has influenced your life today.

DUE:  MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH

Must include one form of media (your own picture, an image from The Commons on Flickr, or video, etc)