Interest Inventory

This is not required but strongly encouraged.

Purpose: To help you brainstorm ideas for your topic for the audio-and video-essays
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Directions: Choose at least ten of the following prompts and make a list of answers under each. Write the first answers that come to mind, but then push beyond there. Keep thinking. Brainstorm!

List at least 5 answers under each of the following:

Earliest Memories
Family Traditions
Lies You or Others You Know Have Told
Arguments You Have Had
Your Own Character Flaws
Family or Friend Who Betrayed You
Places You Like to Hang Out
Times You Were Embarrassed
Times You Felt Shame
Times you Felt Surprised
Things You Learned From Traveling
Rebellious Acts you have Done or Witnessed
Experiences That Changed Your Viewpoint on a Controversy
Coming of Age Experiences (Something that made you grow up)
First Times
Things You Have Done That You Never Thought You Would Do?
Biggest Influences on You
Pet Peeves
Things Your Obituary Will Say About You
Lessons Your Parents Taught You
People You Have Hated
Things That Stress You Out