Writing Assignment 1: Letter from a Sin Vergüenza
Due Mon Oct 6th, 4pm PT
Step 1: Read & Reflect
Read Juliet’s letter to Harlowe
Use it as inspiration to write your own letter
Address it to an ancestor you wish knew you better
Step 2: Write Your Letter
Your letter should:
Tell us who you are & who that ancestor is
Share what you believe in
Explain why you are a sin vergüenza
Use your flash writing as a starting point. Expand on it with:
Details of place
Descriptions of sound
Step 3: Draft & Revise
First Draft
Aim for a full draft
Second Draft (Additions)
Edit but don’t delete anything yet.
Add two more moments and a few extra important details.
Final Pass
Read your letter all the way through.
Remove one thing
Step 4: Submit
Turn in your completed letter.
