1) Is the story interesting and compelling?
§ Although I found the story very intriguing, will my readers? Although I know English Language Learners struggle with literacy, hearing Midge’s personal story makes the struggles more compelling to me. Will my readers feel the same way and want to hear her story?
2) Should I include more information about Midge’s parents and their struggles to come to America?
§ During my interview, Midge told me some details about her parents arranged marriage. She also told me that their respective families did not every see them once they came to America
§ Midge’s mother’s family disowned her because she married Midge’s father
*Although this information is not directly related to the story, I was wondering if I should include the information to add flavor to her story.
3) Does the story flow nicely or does it seem choppy?
§ I wanted to be sure I stuck to Midge’s words so this makes the task of making each paragraph flow smoothly into the next without sounding like an interview. I was able to use only Midge’s words to produce this piece. I want to be sure it works well.
4) Should I add more to the story in regards to her High School Education and learning to use a computer as an adult?
§ I have more information regarding Midge’s high school experiences, yet they are not related to literacy, it was more in the conflict between her friends and the line divide with the American students she references as a child.
§ I also ask Midge about her experiences with the computer since she uses one at work. Although she did not say too much in this area, I was wondering if I should add it to the piece
§ Overall, I did not include the above information because I did not see it relevant, it is more that I could not get it to work in to her story and flow nicely. I did not want to force the information in just to include it; I wanted it to make sure the story was cohesive.
5) Is there any components missing in the story?
§ At first I was concerned with the length of my story. Is it long enough? However, I realize that it is quality not quantity that makes a good story. Is this a quality story that has a beginning, middle, and an end with good details?
6) Is my story title okay?
§ I had trouble coming up with a good title. Not sure if it should be more personal, for example: including Midge’s name, or more general as I chose to do.
7) Does my prologue contain enough information about my interviewee?
§ I was not sure if I need to add the setting of the interview or even more details about Midge, like her DOB, maiden name, etc.
§ Although I found the story very intriguing, will my readers? Although I know English Language Learners struggle with literacy, hearing Midge’s personal story makes the struggles more compelling to me. Will my readers feel the same way and want to hear her story?
2) Should I include more information about Midge’s parents and their struggles to come to America?
§ During my interview, Midge told me some details about her parents arranged marriage. She also told me that their respective families did not every see them once they came to America
§ Midge’s mother’s family disowned her because she married Midge’s father
*Although this information is not directly related to the story, I was wondering if I should include the information to add flavor to her story.
3) Does the story flow nicely or does it seem choppy?
§ I wanted to be sure I stuck to Midge’s words so this makes the task of making each paragraph flow smoothly into the next without sounding like an interview. I was able to use only Midge’s words to produce this piece. I want to be sure it works well.
4) Should I add more to the story in regards to her High School Education and learning to use a computer as an adult?
§ I have more information regarding Midge’s high school experiences, yet they are not related to literacy, it was more in the conflict between her friends and the line divide with the American students she references as a child.
§ I also ask Midge about her experiences with the computer since she uses one at work. Although she did not say too much in this area, I was wondering if I should add it to the piece
§ Overall, I did not include the above information because I did not see it relevant, it is more that I could not get it to work in to her story and flow nicely. I did not want to force the information in just to include it; I wanted it to make sure the story was cohesive.
5) Is there any components missing in the story?
§ At first I was concerned with the length of my story. Is it long enough? However, I realize that it is quality not quantity that makes a good story. Is this a quality story that has a beginning, middle, and an end with good details?
6) Is my story title okay?
§ I had trouble coming up with a good title. Not sure if it should be more personal, for example: including Midge’s name, or more general as I chose to do.
7) Does my prologue contain enough information about my interviewee?
§ I was not sure if I need to add the setting of the interview or even more details about Midge, like her DOB, maiden name, etc.
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