Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Welcome, students, to 2013-14 school year!

This is your first homework assignment (due 9/11):

It is often said that character is who you are when no one is watching.  In one or two paragraphs, describe your character.  What defines you as a person? Do you have goals and a plan to reach them? How are you different from the person you are expected to be by your family and teachers? How much effort do you put into developing your character? What does it mean to "be yourself" to you? How hard is it to do the "right" thing? What is the role of culture in your character development?

Don't just answer these questions.  Simply, think about them.  Your paragraph(s) should have a clear structure.  Please, be mindful of grammar.

Bonus points: Who are these people and what is so fascinating about their characters?