This document provides writing prompts and exercises for a creative nonfiction piece about someone's voice. It instructs writers to first do a quick write about a voice they know well, then read a sample text analyzing how it is written and structured, noting elements like repeating words, examples that support ideas, and parts where the author shows rather than tells. Writers are then prompted to rewrite their quick write in either a personal essay or memoir form, drafting it by the end of the class period.
3. Read Like a Writer What do you notice about how this text is written? Underline repeating phrases/words/images. Notice how examples support ideas. Underline evidence that supports something else. Where does the writer show, not tell? Why do you think the author chose to organize the piece in this way? Check out the beginning and end. What do you think of his choices? What do you think the writer left out--or cut in revision? What did you notice that you might try in your own writing?
4. Write Your Story Reread your quick write. Choose your form: personal essay or memoir. Which is Romano’s piece? Start writing. Draft due before you leave class today.
