Class Work
1. Submit "Writing is . . ." essay. Include the draft and peer editing comments. Place the final copy on top.
2. Create/share your mind map of body art with the others at your table.
A. What did you find in common?
B. In what ways did your ideas differ?
3. Discussion of body art "On Teenagers and Tattoos" p. 24 and "Under My Skin" p. 29. and the articles you located.
A. Identify the audience for each selection. How could you tell?
B. Should body art be accepted by adults? Justify your response.
C. Should children be allowed to have piercings and tattoos? Why/why not?
D. On a more personal note: Explain why you do or do not have piercings, tattoos, or other body art. "Every tattoo tells a story. . ." from "Under My Skin" by Jon Bowen
4. Creating a definition of narrative writing. What are the elements of a good story? See p. 63 in "The McGraw-Hill Handbook (4D)
See pp. 429+ in Between Worlds for tips on when using narration, organizing for narrative writing, brainstorming for a subject, drafting, sample essay, and final tips. Pay careful attention to the final tips (p. 437)
Homework
1. Determine a purpose for writing a narrative related to body art. What's your point?
2. Determine a specific audience. Write a description of this audience. Are they friends or foes to the topic? This will determine your voice and will guide your examples.
3. Tell your personal story. It will be the center of your essay. Use first person. You are using narration "to engage, entertain, inform, and/or persuade your audience." (from p. 429)
Bring your narrative draft to class on Thursday. Include dialogue, description, and a working thesis in your draft.
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