Profiles in Belief
Project Description:
For this project, first we read the essays sent into NPR's website. We were inspired by these peoples' personal stories and beliefs. Then we created our own list of 30 things we believe to brainstorm. Next, we revised and wrote many drafts until we had our final piece. Then we formatted it so that it could be displayed professionally. We also bought frames to hold our essays, and we made profile silhouettes.
Process:
We were told that we needed a frame way in advance, so were told to look in thrift stores because it's a "greener" option, which also ties into our LULS project. We also revised many drafts, and learned about how to write a real persuasive essay. We took long notes about it and we learned how to tell a personal essay from a memoir or a narrative. Then, right at the end, we cut out our profiles in construction paper and matted it in our frames.
Reflection:
In this project, I found something inside myself that I wasn't sure was there before. When I wrote this essay, i just found these ideas and beliefs pouring out of me, and it was great. This was one of my best writings this year. The only challenge that I encountered was when I was writing my essay. I had a hard time connecting the different parts of my essay. But once I had revised my drafts, I could fix my essay so that it flowed better. The only thing I would have done differently is wear my hair up in a bun for my profile. This will help me in the future, because I learned that when you are really passionate about something, finding how to put it into words is nearly effortless.
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