9.11- Bell-ringer and Writing Assignment

Bell-ringer: 

Directions—sixteen years ago, an event occurred that changed modern history forever. Many people who were alive then can tell you exactly where they were, what they were doing, and what they were thinking on that day. However, you weren’t born, yet. You have no memories of the day. All you have are the stories you have heard and the history you have learned.

The events of September 11, 2001, have had a lasting effect on our world, especially the United States. Write three ways the 9-11 attacks have affected your life. For some this will be easy: a family member lived in NYC and was killed, a relative or friend has been to Iraq or Afghanistan, etc. For others, this will be more difficult. You could talk about fears that are rooted in terror attacks or stereotypes you might have because of them. You may work with the people at your group to think of ideas. Do your best. 

9/11 Writing Response

Narrative Response: Put yourself in the place of someone who was in New York City or Washington, D.C., on the morning of September 11, 2001. You can write your narrative as a journal entry or as an essay. This can be from the point-of-view of any person that could have been there on that morning. You can write this as if the events have just happened or like it was in the past.  

Your response should be at least three paragraphs. It can, of course, be longer. Take your time with this assignment. Do not make careless errors.

Due Friday, September 15