by gary paulsen. you will need to write a personal narrative about your life. think about moments...
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ByGary Paulsen
Intro. Harris and Me
You will need to write a personal narrative about your life. Think about moments that have been
important and/or significant in your life. Brainstorm a list of experiences that have
special meaning to you. Then evaluate those experiences by
asking: Is this experience important to me?
Why? What specific details can I give about
this experience? Is the experience too private or too
embarrassing to share?
Personal narrative
Consider: Your audience What will your audience need to know in
order to understand your experiences.
Organize your writing and choose an order: Chronological Order of importance Spatial
BEGIN WRITING!!!!!
Once you have picked your
significant memories: