Lesson Plan
Memory Box Journey Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will read the opening of The Memory Box, discuss key emotions and events, define the concept of “memory,” and brainstorm personal memories for their own memory boxes.
This lesson builds emotional literacy, empathy, and reflective writing skills by connecting personal experiences to literature. It supports IEP, 504, and ELL learners with scaffolds like visuals, sentence frames, and flexible pacing.
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Materials
Prep
Prepare Handouts and Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Vocabulary Building
5 minutes
Step 2
Read Aloud
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Discussion
10 minutes
Step 4
Memory Brainstorm Activity
5 minutes
Discussion
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Lesson Plan
Memory Box Journey Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will review their personal memory brainstorms, assemble and decorate a memory box, reflect on their choices through writing, and share their memory boxes with peers.
This lesson deepens emotional literacy and narrative skills by allowing students to personalize and articulate their memories. It fosters empathy, self-expression, and social connection, with supports for IEP, 504, and ELL learners.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Workstations
10 minutes
Step 1
Review Memory Brainstorms
5 minutes
Step 2
Assemble and Decorate Memory Boxes
10 minutes
Step 3
Reflective Writing
8 minutes
Step 4
Share and Celebrate
7 minutes
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