DPS Checkpoint Wrap Up Assignment for 10/14 (ENGL 200)

Here is the latest on the DPS checkpoints.  Click on these two links:

http://www.themonitor.com/news/local/article_7e331de2-2eea-11e3-bb97-001a4bcf6878.html

http://riograndeguardian.com/colonias_story.asp?story_no=21


I want to thank everyone for your contributions and research both in and out of class.  I really enjoyed our discussions, your passion, and conviction for your beliefs.  I look forward to your presentations.

The last part of this assignment will be to include some of the research you have done in a letter that you will address to state representative Terry Canales.  The assignment is mandatory but if you do not wish to send the letter, please let me know

• Assignment: 1-2 page letter addressed to State Representative Terry Canales (Include Research)
• Read: Lamott (Shitty First Drafts) and Gilliam Article/s
• Read: Alberto Rio's "The Secret Lion" (Provide 1 page critical response)

BE READY TO DISCUSS ALL READINGS!