Samples for the RITS End-of-Unit Writing Assignment

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Play script sample: (Option #1, A)
First, decide which scene you are going to rewrite: 
Act 3, Mr. Lindner re-visits the Youngers

Second, see play script format:

Third, open up the original text for that scene.

Fourth, begin writing.

Either copy and paste some selections from the original and insert your changes, or write your own origninal script using Hansberry's as a model. (you do not have to do the entire scene, but it should cover the scene where the action takes place--about 2 pages worth)

Sample: (excerpt, not the entire assignment):

Quick Write Sample: (Option #1, B) 

First, look at your play script

Second, compare it to the original play script.

Third, make 2-3 claims about how our perceptions of a character/play change because of your changes.

Fourth, follow the format sheet I gave you for Option #1, B:

Sample (incomplete):

Option #2, Choice B:

Personal narrative (about cultural identity) example:

    "Are you Puerto Rican or American?" Hesitantly, I don't know what to say when people ask me this question because I feel that I have to choose between the two ethnicities. Since I was born in the U.S., I am considered American. But, if I say I am American, I am asked about my origins. Thus, controversy evolves around inhabitants of Puerto Rico because they are considered Americans since Puerto Rico is a commonwealth of the United States. 

    My skin is white, my eyes are brown, and my hair is dark brown. I am confused with Europeans, such as Italians, Portuguese, or Spanish. As early as the sixth grade, I experienced prejudice indirectly. I grew up in a predominately white neighborhood where I consistently heard racist thoughts about Latinos. Throughout the hallways of my school or outside in the playground, I would hear negative comments such as Latinos are "this," Latin women are "that" or the men are "this", and the only job as a Latin woman I can expect is" that"...

     This is difficult to hear because this is not the reality that I live. This is not the identity of the people in my family and the friends that I have. It seems unfair that I should always have to work against a stereotype that me or my family did nothing to create. It has often led me to be angry with others and act out in certain circumstances. It wasn't until recently that I realized that I have been focusing on the negative too much, and not the positive aspects of my culture who have made me who I am. 

      My mother and father are very hard workers. From them I have learned to persevere, when situations get difficult. Those who stereotype me do not see this. They do not see how hard it was for my parents and their parents to move to a country where they didn't know the language and get jobs and get their children an education. They prioritize me and my brothers getting a good education; I can't slack off. Always giving your best in all circumstances is something my culture and family has taught me.

      In my culture family is of the utmost importance. We put family first. My grandmother lives with us. My cousins live around the block; we stick together no matter what.........

Here is a link to an actual paper from last year: sample student response