Identity Narrative Assignment: How Writing About Students’ Identities Shapes Their Writerly Voice

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Contents

Introduction

Literature Review: Voice, Identity, and Assignment Design

How I Proceed with the Assignment

My Observation & The Success Story

Concluding Thoughts

Appendix 1

Appendix 2

Appendix 3

Works Cited

About the Author

Appendix 3

Possible Questions to Ask Students in the Conference

1. Can you recall your first writing experience? What did you write, and what motivated you to write it?
2. As you worked on your Identity Narrative Assignment, did you notice your voice being shaped by your identity? How did your personal experiences influence the way you told your story?
3. How do you think your writing differs from that of someone with a different social or personal background? Can you share an example or two?
4. When reading texts by a diverse group of writers, how does your personal identity shape your understanding and interpretation of their work?
5. How has the Identity Narrative Assignment helped you reflect on the connection between your identity and your writerly voice? What insights did you gain about yourself as a writer?