How it Feels to be
___________ Me
Due Friday, December 14
Purpose: 1) To explore one of your avowed or ascribed
identities with a depth that surprises yourself and your reader. 2) To use this
exploration to make a comment about society in general.
Excellent topics include identities that are unique to you,
identities about which you are uncertain, and identities that are commonly
misunderstood. This is a public document, however, so speak with me if you are unsure about sharing your essay with your classmates.
MLA format: Typed. Double Spaced. Twelve point. No blank
lines between paragraphs, except to indicate a major shift in tone or setting. Include
a header with your name and the page number on each page (except page one).
Often, you will need to add a blank line above your name or it prints too high.
Three – five pages. Don’t forget a title.
Required: Include three rhetorical strategies of your
choice, underlined and labeled.
Suggested: Close your essay with a powerful analogy.
Audience: 1) A reader who does not know you well. 2) A
reader who is familiar with the personalities teens bring to the classroom. 3)
Yourself.
