The Displaced: Refugee Writers on Refugee Lives

Dear 1301 Student-Reader,

Based on your reading,
reflections, and research of The Displaced: Refugee Writers on Refugee Lives,
write an essay in the form of a letter. Click on the underlined capitalized words
for helpful links/videos.
Pick only one
of the following three options as the AUDIENCE
of your letter:
1. Someone you know
who is a “reluctant reader” (someone not engaged by reading).
2. A student who will
take English 1301 at EPCC next semester.
3. Any author you
have learned about in this class.
With your selected audience
in mind, carefully consider an appropriate
POINT
OF VIEW, VOCABULARY, AND TONE.
Here are some Discovery
Questions to help you explore ideas for what to include in the body
paragraphs (~5-7) of your letter.
1.
What
did you most appreciate about the essays you read? Be specific.
2.
What
elements (THEME, SETTING, PLOT) did
you most respond emotionally to in the essay?
3.
How
is the book related to any current events (give examples)?
4.
How did
this reading experience compare with other books you have read?
5.
What
challenges did you have in reading the book?
6.
What
personal connections did you have with the essays/authors?
7.
Do
you recommend this book? Give specific
reasons why or why not.
NOTE: You DO NOT
have to include all the answers in your letter-essay.
Writing
Process Reminders:
Address letter directly to your selected
audience.
Your instructor is NOT your audience.
Goal of 500-700 words in multiple,
indented paragraphs.
·
Give
detailed examples and be as specific as possible for a strong letter.
·
Do
not summarize
essays.
·
You
may use quotes (“strong lines”) but do not overuse them.
·
You
may use any part of your completed Reading Responses.
·
Proofread.
Edit. Revise.
·
Put
your full name at the end of your letter.
·
MLA
heading is optional for this letter-essay.

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