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: