Part+1+Who+Am+I

=Applying The Writing Process Through a Reflective Essay=

"There are few experiences quite so satisfactory as getting a good idea...You're pleased with it and feel good. It may not be right, but at least you can try it out." --Lancelot L. White

[[image:logo.jpg width="30" height="28"]]Step 1: Brainstorm
Pre-writing will begin by you collecting experiences from a Who Am I? inventory in Penzu. Click here for your inventory. If you want to complete a hardcopy version of the inventory, talk to Ms Manning ASAP!
 * Directions are provided in the assignment.
 * **Copy and paste the directions** from the link into your own Penzu entry and fill in the blanks.
 * **Share** your inventory with your "Class Collabo Partner".
 * Communications Collaborators should **leave comments** on the ideas they found most interesting or striking.
 * Optional: email your Penzu to Ms Manning for feedback.

Now that you have collected some experiences and shared with your Collaborator:
 * [[image:logo.jpg width="30" height="28"]]Step 2: Organize**
 * Find an interesting idea to write about--one that meets the requirements of the assignment and lends itself to worthwhile mind traveling.
 * a specific subject + a specific feeling or feature = an effective focus or thesis
 * Create a mind map, either online or on paper, to elaborate on your focus (go to bubbl.us for the online option).
 * An outline will help you move through the drafting phase more smoothly than without.