September 11 - This I Believe

Create a list of things you believe in.  This can be vague and abstract or specific and detailed.

This I Believe
"The Power of Words"
Living Through Poetry
I Write the Songs
Poetry
Books and Libraries
Writing Letters
Goodness and Kindness
"The Work of a Muckracker" - Upton Sinclair
"Goodness Doesn't Just Happen" - Rebecca West

Look back at your list of things you believe in.  Is there anything that you can attach to a real moment, a narrative or story, that will prove your belief?  Brainstorm this story.  How old were you?  Where were you?  Who was with you? What did you hear, smell, taste, feel, touch?  What are the different elements to your story?  How does it show the belief?

Looking Forward:
Friday, September 13
This I Believe draft emailed to kristin.hartridge@wmich.edu

Monday, September 16
Bring 2 printed copies of your This I Believe draft to class.