Warm-Up Complete the survey handout “How do you rate yourself as a writer?” Read each statement carefully and check off the appropriate column. Be TRUTHFUL – this is how we are going to set some writing goals for you.

Turn your paper over and write “my writing goals” Choose 3-5 tasks for which you checked one of the first four columns. Choose tasks you REALLY want to work on. For each one that you choose, write an explanation as to why you chose it. If you said “Maybe,” “Sometimes,” or “When Reminded,” write down what you think it is/what you know about it/what you need help with.

Unit 1 project Timeline “Where I’m From” : Thursday, January 19 Childhood Narrative Brainstorming: Friday, January 20 Name piece: Monday, January 23 Personal Credo/This I Believe: Tuesday, January 24 Drafting Time: Wednesday – Friday, January 25-27 Peer Review: Monday, January 30 Typing Final Drafts (Lab 303) Day: Tuesday, January 31 Website (Media Center): Wednesday – Friday, February 1-3 Due: Friday, February 3, by 11:59 pm (electronic submission)

Recommended Deadlines “Where I’m From: Monday, January 23 Name piece: Tuesday, January 24 Positive Childhood Memory: Wednesday, January 25 Negative Childhood Memory: Thursday, January 26 Personal Credo/This I Believe: Friday, January 27 Final Drafts typed in MLA format: Wednesday, February 1 Website completed, checked, published, and turned in: Friday, February 3 by 3:30 pm

Childhood narratives Fill out the concept maps on both sides. Choose one “positive” and one “negative” topic. Start drafting at least one piece today. NARRATIVE REQUIREMENTS: Minimum length is one page Sensory details Figurative Language Hook (we will work on this on Monday) Includes some type of reflection/lesson learned/thought about why it’s important