As an introductory course in rhetoric, you will be exposed to various stories and it is important to be able to tell your own. Life is a series of ongoing narratives. From the creation myths of various cultures to documenting the birth of ones child, human beings continuously seek meaning and the earliest form of literacy is the narrative, which started as an oral tradition.
Write a essay reflecting on your experiences as a reader and writer (whether optimistic or pessimistic) and you will narrate that story.
Content
A clear intro was written with a thesis statement (Be sure to view “Written Responses” section in your syllabus as many of you did not read it for the first essay
Student uses grade level transitional phrases to move from one point to the next
Body is laden with evidence using imagery and flashbacks
MLA citation is going to be flexible on this essay because this is based on your memory. However, you can’t tell narrative about reading and writing without including some text from your schooling.
Student uses proper elements of narration (as indicated in your book) to bring the story to life
Essay clearly shows the literacy history of the student
Active voice rather than passive voice is used
Conclusion wraps up the essay but does not summarize the points again
Student is not simply answering the questions listed but rather presenting a narrative using the elements of narration learned in class
Student can write in first person or third person for this narrative
Format
Paper is properly formatted in Times New Roman, size 12, double spaced
No cover page, just use proper heading in MLA format
Student remains within the word count (do not exceed 700 words)
Similarity index is below 5% as this information should come from the students head only (The 5% is to account for the titles of various literary works that may be used in the body as evidence)
Item
Guiding Questions for Literacy Narrative Guiding Questions for Literacy Narrative
Here are some guiding questions for you to consider. DO NOT simply answer these questions.
Some Questions to Consider:
Do I enjoy reading or writing? Why or why not?
What is my earliest memory of reading and writing?
Was literacy important in my home growing up?
Did I ever see family members reading?
Was there an instructor who influenced/pushed you away from reading or writing?
Do I understand how my early foundations in literacy has affected me today?
Did I recall specific educational memories in my narrative?
What details on setting, characters, etc did I provide?
Is there a sense of plot and story line or just random sentences that are not focused?
What can you remember about learning to write or things you have written?
What important changes have you noticed in your communication from early literacy to present?
What barriers or opportunities has language created for you?
DO NOT EXCEED 700 WORDS
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