Thursday, March 5, 2009

Autobiographical Essay Assignment



Prompt:
The readings from our unit on coming of age customs and rituals, offered a variety of perspectives on this sometimes fun, sometimes difficult, period of life. From the ridiculousness of school bus rides in "Field Trips," to the deep-seeded desire to conform in "Masks," to losing one's self in drinking in “Love in the Time of Liquor,” each of the readings identifies a specific aspect of this time of growth.

Which text(s) most spoke to your own experiences coming of age? Using one (or more) of the readings as a foundation, write a concise essay about a coming of age experience you have had that relates to one of the issues we covered in class.

Requirements:
  • MLA format, including parenthetical citations
  • 2-page minimum
Due: Tuesday, March 10th

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