What was the experience like for you? What did you struggle with?What did you feel went well? What do you hope to improve in the future? 

After your speech has concluded, complete a short self-reflection (500-600 words) on the process of creating and performing your elevator speech. What was the experience like for you? What did you struggle with?

What did you feel went well? What do you hope to improve in the future?  self-reflect on the entire process of the assignment (researching jobs, etc.), not simply the performance component.

 How does the author capture the essence of the Southern/Appalachian experience?Discuss how place is an important part of the piece?

W4: Appalachia–the Step-Sibling of the South

As you research for this essay, consider the following questions:

How does the author capture the essence of the Southern/Appalachian experience?

Discuss how place is an important part of the piece?

What are the central themes of the piece, and how do those themes help to establish identity?