LETTER FROM SOLDIER (JOBY) due 9/10.

PREPARTION FOR WRITING:
Prentice Hall Literature Book, page 15.

Create a wheel or list of brainstorming activities in preparation for
writing the "Joby" letter.

Due 9/7 - rough draft and brainstorming sheets (for observation of completion).

ASSIGNMENT:
Write a rough draft based on the writing assignment found on page 15 of the Prentice Hall Lit Book. You are to write a letter home AND you are to fill out a sensory wheel/list that brainstorms what Joby thought and felt the night before the battle. After you have completed your draft, you are going to adjust your writing to address details that you considered while rewriting a final letter. The final is due Friday, September 10th.

Write a thorough letter to Joby’s mother or father. This is a creative assignment, but it must be a 5 paragraph (minimum) letter that includes the following parameters:

Letter Date (remember it’s 1862)

Salutation to Mom or Dad,
:
Paragraph #1:
Describe your surroundings and tell your parents where you are. Give descriptions and feelings about the place you are located. Create a mental picture so that they (the parents) have an idea of where your are and what surrounds you. (What is the season, what do you smell and hear?)
Paragraph #2:
Write about your reasons for leaving home and why you feel it is important to be fighting for your cause. Tell them what your duties will be on the battlefield and tell them how you feel about the other soldiers who are around you. Make sure that your parents understand you are frightened.
Paragraph #3:
Write about your encounter with the general. Tell your parents what the circumstances of the encounter entailed and how the general tried to make you perceive your role. Don’t be afraid to mention your fear to your parents. Don’t be afraid to tell them your pride in what you are about to do. This could be your last letter to them ... make it count.
Paragraph #4:
Begin wrapping up your letter. Let your parents know how much you love and miss them. Let them know how hopeful you are that you will see them again. Talk about how important it is to get back to normal. You might even apologize to them for running away (if that’s what you did).
Paragraph #5:
Conclusion - Talk about your hopes for the future and how you hope to be back soon. Tell them how much you miss and love them. Ask for their good thoughts and blessings.

Closing statement,

Sign your name in Cursive

Each paragraph must be well structured, well developed and contain at least five sentences that show variety in structure. (Think NTSSWTSW - No Two Sentences Start With The Same Word). Remember to indent the first 5 spaces of a new paragraph.

Castillero Heading - Can be on the back of the letter. Must contain the following 3 lines:
---Full Name
---Period, Date
---Joby Letter

Note: Make your letter look old and authentic for the time period. Must be in black or blue ink. It may be typed or handwritten, but it must be neat and thoughtful. Be appropriate for time period.