personal narrative essay
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.
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When I was eight to nine years old, I used to enjoy basking in the sun while sitting at the edge of the lake. This was one of my favorite pastime which I often enjoyed every summer and came to miss after the completion of the season. I use to enjoy looking beyond the lake at the beautiful mountain and the untouched forests which were all located on the opposite side of our campsites. The air every morning was crisp and fresh. Southwood’s camp was always the best place to be during the summers since it was highly close to the beautiful lake.
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