First Day Questions

First Day Writing Questions:

Describe yourself as a writer; consider the following questions:

• What are your strengths and weaknesses?

• What types of writing do you most enjoy?

• What do teachers say about your writing?

What do you know about satire?  What are your thoughts about boundaries and humor--esp. in a public school?  

What makes you laugh?

To what extent do you follow current events?  In what areas? (Possibilities: inter/national or local politics, sports, pop culture, school events)  How do you follow? (on-line, newspapers, magazines, radio, TV)

After hearing the possibilities, what do you think we should do?  What would be fun, entertaining and challenge us as writers?