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1. THE MEMORY

1.1. WHAT happens during this "small seed" story? Give one to two sentences of the main ideas.

1.1.1. Write here...

1.2. Setting of the moment

1.2.1. Where?...

1.2.2. When?...

1.2.3. What were you hearing?

1.2.4. What were you smelling?

1.2.5. What were you seeing?

1.2.6. What were you touching?

1.2.7. What were you tasting?

1.2.8. Tell me more...

1.3. Characters

1.3.1. Describe yourself during that moment.

1.3.1.1. Age:

1.3.1.2. Physical appearance:

1.3.1.3. Personality traits:

1.3.1.4. Other background information:

1.3.2. WHO is involved in this experience?

1.3.2.1. Name...

1.3.2.1.1. Age:

1.3.2.1.2. Physical appearance:

1.3.2.1.3. Relationship to you:

1.3.2.1.4. Role in the story:

1.3.2.1.5. Personality traits:

1.3.2.1.6. Other important info:

1.3.2.2. Name...

1.3.2.2.1. Age:

1.3.2.2.2. Physical appearance:

1.3.2.2.3. Relationship to you:

1.3.2.2.4. Role in the story:

1.3.2.2.5. Personality traits:

1.3.2.2.6. Other important info:

1.3.2.3. Name...

1.3.2.3.1. Age:

1.3.2.3.2. Physical appearance:

1.3.2.3.3. Relationship to you:

1.3.2.3.4. Role in the story:

1.3.2.3.5. Personality traits:

1.3.2.3.6. Other important info:

1.3.3. Dialogue?

1.3.3.1. What talks to who?

1.3.3.2. What is their conversation about?

1.3.3.3. Where and when does this conversation take place?

1.3.3.4. What are they doing while talking?

1.3.3.5. What were some exact phrases that were said?

2. THE IDEA

2.1. Thoughts:

2.1.1. What were you thinking during this event?

2.1.2. How did you feel during this event?

2.1.3. What were you wondering?

2.2. Reflection:

2.2.1. What do you think LATER about this event? What are your thoughts now that you look back on it? (Hint: This may connect to your big meaning or theme!)

2.3. BIG Meaning/Theme!

2.3.1. What did you LEARN from this?

2.3.2. How did it CHANGE you?

2.3.3. WHY does it matter?

2.3.4. Enrichment: Streeeeetch your thinking!

2.3.4.1. Can you think of a relatable quote?

2.3.4.2. Can you make a connection to something else in the world?

2.3.4.3. **Could this theme be shown by a metaphor?