I thought the least I could do was write a blog entry to let you know I am thinking of you; sorry to have been away. I have imagined conducting a Trerise-like telling of my own bad fall, minus the concussion, but there isn't enough drama to make the story very interesting. I have no facial contusions, and I did not call Heather when my life flashed before my eyes (sorry, H!). Anyway, apparently, I may have been working out just a bit too strenuously after Christmas, and I had some sort of episode with my back. I did collapse and yell out in pain, but then I just dragged myself to bed and called my husband. I have been hobbling around like a woman in her early 80's, and since I am decades away from that (just in case you thought otherwise), it is none too pleasant.
But enough about me; let the learning continue! You should be working on the beginnings of your personal essay. I am pleased that Mrs. Jaques told you to make it both personal and persuasive - a little secret: basically all essays are an argument of sorts - but for this effort, focus on the personal story, which will be uniquely yours. Also, she was correct in suggesting you don't wait until I come back to get working on it. Finally, please note, don't feel the need to make it too personal. You are not going to confession - just writing an essay. Of course, you may include honest and even emotional revelations, but please remember: I am your teacher.
You have been reading Richard Rodriguez's essay, which I hope will also give you an insight into both the personal and persuasive essay. Next week we will look at Hayakawa's Bilingualism in America. We are going to be studying argument, counterargument, and rebuttal. If you don't know what those words mean, then look here.
Anyway, hope you have a wonderful weekend - shout out to Will, another sufferer of serious injury - heal soon!
Must go lie flat again, which sounds fun, but is actually really boring!
Maybe I'll read some Joan Didion ...
Ms. M
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