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For our first essay, we will be approaching the topic of language, identity, and culture. What I'm most interested in - as we've
discussed - is how language plays the utmost role shaping our very identity. In addition to this, the various "Englishes" that we utilize
daily convey an interesting message in our means of code-switching in order to appease one particular group or another.

Your prompt is this: In a three (3) page minimum essay, you will analyze and compare how you and the people around you (family,
friends, peers, co-workers, fellow students, etc.) use language in the many forms that it comes in (written, spoken, body gestures, etc.).
Consider all means of language such as text messaging, use of profanity, slang, jargon, bilingualism, and study them in such a way
that you're able to pull a reason as to why and when these are deemed necessary. Analyze the very purpose of these languages.
Consider the following questions: When does language alienate people? When does it bring them together? More than this, when does
language bond people and create communities? Where do we draw the line in conveying identity and using language just because?

For this, you are to use personal experience as well as one researched article through school's online Library Database. This one
article is an essay requirement and will be worth points. It should have its own Work Cited page.

For this paper, you're required to visit the school's WRC to engage in a one-on-one discussion with a writing consultant so that you
can obtain additional feedback from an outside set of eyes. The visit confirmation sheet that you receive from your consultant should
be kept and submitted along with your final draft.

For this particular paper, do consider your audience. Remember, as discussed, we all speak various "Englishes" daily, and our code-
switching may or may not overlap with another person. With this, explain your work thoroughly and efficiently enough so that your
reader understands what languages you are speaking of.
Orchestrate your essay fittingly.

An example:

1. Introduction
A. Captivating hook
B. Background information on subject, exposition on why it's important.
C. Clear, declarative thesis statement (This paragraph does not argue nor convey with examples just yet)

2. Body Paragraphs
A. Examples that are introduced properly and explained efficiently
B. Information from researched articles that is also properly introduced, in-text cited
C. These paragraphs are designed for you to thoroughly detail your points but must be done so with absolute clarification.

3. Conclusion
A. Brings the essay to a sound close
B. Reiterates the thesis statement - declarative in nature
C. This paragraph does not include any leftover examples or evidence)