This document outlines a two-part writing activity. In part one, students write a narrative about their earliest memory of reading or writing and whether the experience was positive or negative. In part two, students get into small groups to share their narratives by reading them aloud. Group members then determine if each narrative's perspective fits into the category of hero, rebel, or victim and provide an explanation and allow the author to offer their opinion. Throughout, students are instructed to be respectful when discussing others' writing.

1. Writing Activity—Part 1
• Write about your first experience reading or
writing (or the first experience you can
remember reading or writing) and explain
whether the experience was positive or
negative.

2. Writing Activity—Part 2
• Get together into groups of three or four
• Share your narrative by reading it aloud to your
classmates
• When you have finished, ask your group to determine
your narrative’s perspective from the following
categories: hero, rebel, or victim.
• Group members—explain your selection, stating
specifically why you think they match one category
more than the other, and allow the author a chance to
explain and offer their opinion.
• Remember to be respectful when discussing another
person’s writing