Consider This: Many scholars and activists argue that an awareness of the multiple layers of our own identities can help us respond more realistically, more objectively, and more compassionately to global issues, whether through activism, through our careers or through how we live our daily lives.
Challenge: Find an old photograph. It can be of you, your parents, your siblings, your grandparents, first dog, favorite aunt, your old house or neighborhood...any photograph that you are fond of or that evokes nostalgia. Then, write a caption essay that captures the essence of your photo.
Your caption essay should include who, what, when, where, why and who. Your stories should open a window into the past. Be reflective. Take readers on a journey of discovery. See amended rules below.
Caution: Do not write a summary or description of who or what's in the picture. We're studying creative nonfiction—write a TRUE story based on the image. Make sure your story has a beginning, middle and end. DO NOT rush.
Rules:
1-Write 200-250 words.
2-Use literary devices, explicitly. (Ex: See Tools & News)
3-Pay attention to your voice, tone, structure, transitions, characterization, storyline/plot and setting.
4-Write in complete sentences and be descriptive.
5-Use academic language to write grammatically correct.
6-Think about what you are going to write.
7-Write EPIC Content (Engaging, Powerful, Informative, Creative).
Deadline-Oct. 4, 2013 11:59 p.m. CST
Challenge: Find an old photograph. It can be of you, your parents, your siblings, your grandparents, first dog, favorite aunt, your old house or neighborhood...any photograph that you are fond of or that evokes nostalgia. Then, write a caption essay that captures the essence of your photo.
Your caption essay should include who, what, when, where, why and who. Your stories should open a window into the past. Be reflective. Take readers on a journey of discovery. See amended rules below.
Caution: Do not write a summary or description of who or what's in the picture. We're studying creative nonfiction—write a TRUE story based on the image. Make sure your story has a beginning, middle and end. DO NOT rush.
Rules:
1-Write 200-250 words.
2-Use literary devices, explicitly. (Ex: See Tools & News)
3-Pay attention to your voice, tone, structure, transitions, characterization, storyline/plot and setting.
4-Write in complete sentences and be descriptive.
5-Use academic language to write grammatically correct.
6-Think about what you are going to write.
7-Write EPIC Content (Engaging, Powerful, Informative, Creative).
Deadline-Oct. 4, 2013 11:59 p.m. CST
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