How Do You Teach A Memory Box Lesson?
Creating a memory box for a loved one is a fun and interesting way for middle school students to practice their writing skills. Have each student choose a loved one about whom to write. Have students pick a particular memory involving this person (for example: “Grand Canyon Vacation”) and write it on an index card. Have students write a short paragraph describing the memory under its title on the index card. Repeat the first three steps until students have seven memory cards (one for each day of the week). Have students tie their memory cards together with ribbon and place them in the box. Allow students to decorate their boxes with wrapping paper. Have students make a card to go with the memory box using construction paper, markers, and crayons. Give the boxes to the loved ones the students have chosen.
