The Aftermath

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is designed to help students understand and articulate the impact of an autobiographical incident. The central circle prompts students to state “What Happened”, surrounded by boxes that guide them to consider the incident’s significance: why it matters (“So what?”), why the writer cares (“Why do you care?”), why the reader should care (“Why should your reader care?”), and the changes that occurred as a result (“What changed afterwards? For who?”). These questions are aimed at leading students to delve deeper into the effects of the incident on themselves and others.

The worksheet teaches students to explore the broader implications and outcomes of their autobiographical incidents. It emphasizes the importance of personal significance in storytelling by asking the writer to justify why the event is meaningful. It also encourages students to consider their audience, prompting them to think about why a reader might find their story engaging or important. Through this exercise, students learn to enhance the relevance and emotional impact of their autobiographical writing.