personal narrative essay

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Humanities

In this lesson, you will write the essay of your personal narrative. So far, you have learned the following:

  • the definition of personal narrative
  • how to apply your knowledge of the definition by thinking of your narrative
  • how to refine a subject
  • how to draw on and interpret personal experience
  • how to analyze the purpose of your narrative
  • how to analyze your audience and adapt your narrative to fit them
  • how to identify and organize details
  • how to write the introduction, body, and conclusion

Objective

  • Write an essay of your personal narrative
Tip: Look again at the models provided for various components of a personal narrative in Writing with Power on pp. 130, 131, 134, 138, and 141 for ideas on how to develop your own narrative. If you need additional help, review the information on pp. 124–141 in Writing with Power.