After students have selected their memory, they are to write a rough draft of their memory. Teacher should hold writing conferences as well as peer editing to create final drafts. Final drafts are to be completed in pen and must be one full page. Students then are given a colored piece of construction paper of their choice to create their tombstones. They may use any of the materials they would like.
Students then staple their papers onto the back of their tombstones.
This way people can see the tombstones as they read. Have students hold their tombstones up while reading their epitaph. All students should be silent and looking straight ahead resembling ghosts. Students should be given credit for having their rough drafts completed. Students' final drafts should be graded for writing requirements as well as grammar.