This week's assignment will focus on writing a Personal Essay—story about yourself. You can expand on the story you started in Week 1 or you can write about one particular event in your life. A personal essay is usually based on personal experience through which you have grown or changed; a conflict you overcame, for example. This type of story has a main point or idea that the narrative supports.
This is the main point or idea behind the narrative. The narrative may be about a unique event, but the
theme is a universal truth to which anyone can relate that informs the narrative.
Assignment Objectives
identify topics to create personal essay
develop a plan for a strong personal essay
identify and define the characteristics of a personal essay
develop a first draft of a personal essay
Sample Solution