For the remainder of class, work on your Introductory Letter. This is not only a way for me to get to know you, but also for you to get to know yourself! Simply create a document in an Online Folder (One Drive or Google Drive) and follow the sceencast to see how to save it!

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Although you have to use the following questions to guide your letter, make your letter your own. Consider this to be a draft but you should answer these questions by midterm. 

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You will work on an introductory letter throughout this semester. You will have two versions, one for the midterm portfolio and one for the final portfolio, with many drafts leading up to each. This is basically a letter about yourself by letting your fellow classmates and I understand you a little better. Also, it will help you reflect on yourself throughout the semester. How did you begin this semester and how did you change? When wondering how much to write ask yourself what you want to share about yourself and your goals with the class, and what you feel others should know about you. Be sure to make this letter your own! Be creative about the format and design.

Here are the following questions to respond to:

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1. Your name and preferred first name

2. Your "hometown"? What makes you define this location as your hometown? 

3. A "selfie" or image/picture that represents you: What do you think others think or know about you based on that visual representation?

4. "I was born in . . . . I first remember . . . . etc." (the stereotypical launch of a personal narrative)

5. How would your family describe you? How would your friends describe you?

6. What would we learn about you from the internet and various social media sites?

7. Talents and / or hobbies?

8. Your major and why you chose it?

9. Explain your understanding of what writing and research are, and explain your past experiences and relationship with writing and research (positive, negative etc.).

10. Long-term goals: 6 years (August 2025); 12 years (August 2031);

11. Academic subjects that you consider your strengths

12. Academic subjects you know you will have to work at and why

13. Your current weekly schedule, explained: in addition to classes, work schedule, other commitments, what are identified study times, relax times?

14. What are three goals you have for this semester?

15. Personal life goals?

16. What expectations do you have for yourself?

17. Educational goals?

18. Career goals -> why?

19. Where would you like to move/live?

20. Extra curricular activities?

21. What are your study habits?

22. What is your learning style?

23. Volunteer experiences?

24. What kinds of technology do you have / use / want / wear (or not)?

25. How would you describe your techno-literacy?

26. Ask yourself, how will I define myself as a learner, future employee, future citizen?

    1. How do I want to be known? How many different ways do I want to be known?