The concept of "altering public space" was described by Brent Staples in his essay, "Black Men and Public Space." Staples set out to prove that wherever he went, people misjudged him as a "mugger, rapist or worse" based on his appearance. He proved his idea that African American men often alter public space by offering multiple EXAMPLES and ANECDOTES (little stories).
Write about how you alter public space (or how you've watched someone else alter public space). What assumptions do people make about you? What changes do you observe in people's behavior when you are around? How does that affect your own behavior? How does it make you feel? What do you wish would happen?
Be sure to follow these guidelines for success:
* Essay should be in NARRATIVE form (a story told from first person point of view--yours!)
* Essay should include a MINIMUM of four examples or anecdotes to illustrate your point (thesis).
* Each example or anecdote must be engaging in its own right. The writing should be fresh and full of sensory detail.
* Essay should be 3-4 pages in length minimum, typed, titled, double spaced, 12 point font, Times New Roman
* First draft due in class Tuesday, September 28 for peer review. First draft MUST make the page requirement. Failure to bring the first draft to class the day it is due with result in an alternate assignment--writing a letter to your parent or guardian explaining why you are unprepared for class.
* Final draft is due in class Friday, October 1. Please include with the final draft any prewriting materials, the first draft and any subsequent drafts, and the rubric.
* THE LINK TO YOUR FINAL DRAFT MUST BE ATTACHED TO THIS BLOG IN THE FORM OF A COMMENT.
* FINAL DRAFTS MUST ALSO BE UPLOADED E-PORTFOLIO IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A GRADE.
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