Writing Ideas from Reading

From "My Name" by Sandra Cisneros:

• Stories, thoughts about names and identity
• Meaning of my name
• Nicknames
• Middle names
• Reactions
• Where you come from
• Pronounciation of your name
• How you felt receiving your name

From "The Jacket" by Gary Soto:

• Wanting something I can’t have
• Parents' misunderstanding
• Embarrassing moments
• How people treat you
• Past experiences
• Being grateful or thankful
• Respecting others