READ: “Maybe I Could Save Myself by Writing” https://gen.medium.com/young-chicago-authors-maybe-i-could-save-myself-by-writing-poetry-latinx-teen-79752108d0b5 Nothing formal here, but you will probably want to take some notes as you read!  I do not need to see these. You absolutely need to read this though!

WRITE: DISCUSSION POST: So far in this unit, we have read (and heard) three examples from the genre of the “education narrative.” (Mother Tongue/ Save Myself/ Articulate) Your first major  essay assignment in this class will be to write in this genre yourself.  So in this discussion forum, I’d like us to have a conversation about what the features of this genre are. Please discuss some of the following:

  • What, from what you’ve seen so far, are the “ingredients” (also known as “conventions”) of an education narrative?
  • What do you think might be a place to get started with your own education narrative? Use examples from the readings– especially “Saved Myself By Writing,” since that is the homework for today.
  • What are your questions or concerns about writing an education narrative of your own?
  • If you like, you can also feel free to share an educational experience you had and ask for feedback from your colleagues (and me) to see if we think that might be a solid place to begin writing.

Unless you are one of the very first people to respond to this prompt, I will expect that you are joining the conversation. By this I mean you’re not just running into the room and shouting out your own thoughts, but you’re listening to what others have said (aka reading others’ posts) and responding to those. This is meant to be a conversation, not a speech! Everyone should write at least 250 words — whether only in one post or spread out in various comments.

TO DISCUSS, YOU SIMPLY ADD A COMMENT HERE– YOU CAN ALSO COMMENT ON OTHERS’ COMMENTS!