Tuesday, September 10, 2019

The Power of Personal Narrative: September 10, 2019

Focus: How do we find power in telling our own stories?

1. Warming up with a filmmaker's take on the power of personal narrative

  • As you watch, please jot down three takeaways in the writing portion of your notebook--anything that inspires or interests you. WRITE THEM BIG.

2. Offering you two more sample essays (if you need them)

3. Drafting your personal essays and conferencing individually with you

  • Note: Rough drafts should be complete by this Friday.

HW:
1. Ongoing: Commit to one hour of independent reading outside of class (and let me know if you finish your first book this week).

2. For WEDNESDAY: Bring your independent reading book to class.

3. For FRIDAY: Finish the rough draft of your personal essay.

Monday, Sep 23: Final draft of personal essay due.
Friday, Sep 27: Independent reading book(s) must be finished.

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