You will use Anne Lamott’s introduction from the book “Bird by Bird” given as a handout in class to answer the following items and write.
1. What is the purpose or intent of the writer?
2. How do Anne Lamott’s assumptions and point of view shape his/her writing?
3.How do my assumptions and point of view shape my interpretation of his/her writing?
4. In a paragraph or more, think about your own childhood memories of reading/writing. How were your experiences similar or different to Lamott’s? Describe your experience(s) and explain.