Helix Charter High School2000200120022003captured Jun 25, 2003
Formal Email #4

Writing Situation: You have read "Beast With Two Backs", "Semper Fi", and "Letter to a Daughter at Thirteen,"
written by Barbara Kingsolver.

Directions: Write a letter to a future daughter or son, niece or nephew, or other cherished thirteen-year-old "transitional adult". You must address your letter to a thirteen-year-old of a specific gender to be read sometime in the future. In the letter discuss relevant gender specific issues (stereotypes, identity, gender interaction) that you feel are significant.