Day 1: Understanding Our Stories
How do experiences shape who we become?
Welcome
Welcome to Literate Voices Academy!
Every person has a story. Every experience we have—whether joyful, challenging, exciting, or unexpected—helps shape who we are.
Today, you will begin exploring your own story by reflecting on important experiences, identifying moments that have influenced you, and creating a visual representation of who you are.
By the end of the day, you will have taken your first steps toward becoming a published author.
Essential Question
How do experiences shape who we become?
Learning Targets
By the end of today, I can:
☐ Reflect on experiences that helped shape me
☐ Use a simile or metaphor to describe myself
☐ Create a name poster that represents my identity
☐ Begin thinking about stories from my life
Creative Studio
My Name, My Story Poster
Create a poster using colored construction paper, markers, glue, and other art materials.
Your poster should include:
• Your name written boldly and creatively
• A simile or metaphor that describes you
• An image or symbol that represents you
• Color and thoughtful design
Example:
“I am a lighthouse guiding others through storms.”
Step 1: Open Your Workbook
In today's workbook, you will:
• Explore cause-and-effect relationships in your life
• Reflect on important memories and experiences
• Identify people and events that influenced you
• Begin creating a Lifemap of important moments
Click the button below to open your Day 1 Workbook.
Step 2: Complete the Activities
Work carefully and thoughtfully.
There are no right or wrong answers.
The goal is to reflect honestly and begin discovering the experiences that have helped shape who you are.
Take your time and do your best work.
Week 1 Lifemap Project
🗺 Continue working on your Lifemap throughout the week.
Your Lifemap will help you choose a story for your Identity Chapter and become part of your Author Portfolio.
Step 3: Submit Your Work
When you have completed your workbook:
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Make sure your name is on your document.
2. Copy the share link to your completed Google Doc.
3. Submit your work using the Day 1 Submission Form.
Reflection
Before moving on, ask yourself:
What experience from today surprised me the most?
What experience might become a story in my Identity Chapter?