Identity & Belonging quotes "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." - Mahatma Gandhi "If you understood everything I said, you’d be me." – Miles Davis "Who are we but the stories we tell ourselves, about ourselves, and believe?" – Scott Turow "Nothing of me is original. I am the combined effort of everyone I've ever known." – Chuck Palahniuk "Most people are other people. Their thoughts are someone else's opinions, their lives a mimicry, their passions a quotation." – Oscar Wilde “My identity might begin with the fact of my race, but it didn't, couldn't end there. At least that's what I would choose to believe." – Barack Obama "At least when one speaks of oneself one is passionate, well-informed and specific." – Jan Neruda "Never forget what you are, for surely the world will not. Make it your strength. Then it can never be your weakness. Armour yourself in it, and it will never be used to hurt you." – George R.R. Martin

Growing up Asian in Australia Friday 20 July 2012   Growing up Asian in Australia Review of SAC details Discussion of Assessment Criteria – impress 20% for 1st criterion Outline Task - Present prompt – start writing – DUE next lesson after weekend Individual interviews regarding plan from last lesson Writing time

Our identity determines where we belong. Everyone needs to feel a sense of belonging. Identity is shaped by positive and negative experiences. Our identity is influenced by how others view us. Where we belong is influenced more by family than friends. Culture is an important factor in shaping one’s identity.