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so here is the "Who Are You, Anyway?" assignment again for those who lost it.

Introductory Writing Assignment – Who Are You, Anyway?

As a student at LMSA, you will inevitably learn much about yourself and your peers as readers, writers and creative thinkers; however, before you begin this journey, it is important to reflect on how you already see yourself as a student of great literature.

Your first assignment is to write, directed to me, a letter of introduction. This letter should be at least two pages (typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman 12 font… that’s the font that I am using right here. Know it, love it, and get used to it, my little chickadees!) It should describe the kind of student you are. Within this letter, you should:

• Start off with an anecdote (small story) about a reading experience you have had

• Explain your attitudes about reading and writing

• Identify texts that inspire you. (Texts include books, magazines, newspapers, music and movies.) What common element ties these together?

• Describe the best reading experience you ever had. What made this profound?

• If you don’t like to read, tell me why. (Was there a bad experience?)

• Tell me what literacy means for you. Look up the definition if necessary or create your own (and tell me how you created it).

• Define the goals you have for your English class this year, and explain how they relate to your experience in your Language Arts class last year. Consider relating it to your initial story. This will give your paper appropriate closure.

Make sure that you consider the practices of good writers. Do not forget to do the following:

• Consider your audience (me!)

• Organize your ideas (ONE idea per paragraph)

• Develop your points with supporting evidence

• Be specific in your language choices and in your ideas.

• Use spell check, grammar check, and watch your mechanics. (Woe to you should you spell any words as you might in a text message!)

It’s ok to be honest… I know some people don’t share my passion for English… yet! Remember that this is your opportunity to share with me something about yourself. Take advantage of it and good luck!

Due Dates:

Draft One – August 15, 2008

Draft Two—August 25, 2008