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Consider what you already know about strong narrative writing

Consider what you already know about strong narrative writing. What are some traits of a strong personal narrative essay? What are some things to avoid in a personal narrative essay?. Top 3 Pieces of Advice.

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Consider what you already know about strong narrative writing

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  1. Consider what you already know about strong narrative writing • What are some traits of a strong personal narrative essay? • What are some things to avoid in a personal narrative essay?

  2. Top 3 Pieces of Advice • Admissions essays should reveal the student’svoice, personality, and unique way of looking at theworld. • The essay should tell the story while also showing the student’s reflections on and analysis of that experience. • Often, the best essays are ones that tell a big story in a small way: By focusing on a small event, the essayist shows how that reflects something larger. • *We’ll focus on the bolded tip for this workshop

  3. The most important value you hold: Spend 2 minutes brainstorming and writing responses to each side of the chart, starting with narration What stories can you tell? (Narration) How it shows something about you (Reflection) What does this value say about you? Reflect on how having this value has changed or shaped you. • What is it? • What was the event or experience that made you realize the importance of this value?

  4. The best piece of advice you have received: Spend 2 minutes brainstorming and writing responses to each side of the chart, starting with narration What stories can you tell? (Narration) How it shows something about you (Reflection) How has it changed you since? Reflect on how you would have made different decisions or lived differently without the advice. • What was it? • Who gave it to you? • Under what circumstances was the advice given?

  5. The greatest challenge you have faced: Spend 2 minutes brainstorming and writing responses to each side of the chart, starting with narration What stories can you tell? (Narration) How it shows something about you (Reflection) What did you learn from the experience? Is there anything you would change about it? Reflect on what your reaction or the outcome of the challenge reveals about you. • What was it? Was it an internal or external conflict? • Who, what, where, when? • How did you react to the challenge?

  6. Your most important achievement: Spend 2 minutes brainstorming and writing responses to each side of the chart, starting with narration What stories can you tell? (Narration) How it shows something about you (Reflection) How did it make you feel Why do you value this achievement above all others? Reflect on what this achievement reveals about you. • What was it? • When?

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