Personal Essay
Write a personal essay that is at least three pages long but not longer than eight pages. Double-space. The essay should show that it is narrative. Have action, dialog, and concrete details of description.
Keep in mind what the Purdue Online Writing Lab says about personal essays:
“The personal essay can be a relatively light reflection about what’s going on in your life right now. . . the personal essay explores, free from any need to interpret…”
Brainstorming questions:
- What is a challenge you are facing right now?
- What part of your life do you need to tell today that if you told it, sharing it would change your life forever?
- What risks do I take every day?
- Who has influenced my everyday life?
- What kinds of expressions has this person said to me?
6.How have I responded in returm?
7.What is my context?
- Is there something about my background or history that is relevant?