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Consider revisiting the tutorial Determining Your Purpose and Audience . You might find it helpful to outline your purpose and audience for this Touchstone in 2-3 sentences to kick-start writing this personal narrative essay. ASSIGNMENT: Write a 2-3 page (approximately 500-800 words) narrative essay about a single event using the techniques and elements of narrative writing that you have learned in this unit. In addition, you must answer the "Think About Your Writing" questions, described below, beneath your essay. Step 1: Choose a Topic Choose a topic that enables you to tell a short, interesting personal narrative essay. Your narrative can be funny, suspenseful, meaningful, or exciting, but it must focus on one event.

EXAMPLE

If you decide to write about traveling to Washington DC, you should not write about the entire trip. Choose one event (e.g., an afternoon you spent visiting the National Portrait Gallery, or shopping in Georgetown, or taking a tour of the White House) and tell a detailed story that focuses on that single event.

The following are some ideas that can help you to select a topic for your story:

· Firsts: Think of a "first" in your life and describe that moment in detail. · Proud moment: Choose a moment when you felt proud about an accomplishment. · Adversity: Describe a time when you had to think or act quickly to overcome a challenge. · Travel: Recall a memorable experience you had while visiting an interesting place. Step 2. Write a Narrative Essay

Write a narrative essay that meets the following criteria:

· Presents a focused, meaningful narrative: The composition is consistently focused, and details are relevant and specific. · Tells the story using a logical, smooth sequence of events: The sequence of events and details is logical and easy to follow throughout the composition. · Develops a clear beginning, middle, and end: The composition has a clear and well-developed beginning, middle, and end. The opening paragraph(s) thoroughly introduce the setting, characters, and situation. The middle paragraphs thoroughly describe the progression of events. The closing paragraph(s) provide a thorough resolution to the narrative. · Uses narrative language and techniques competently: Uses narrative language and techniques (e.g., concrete and sensory details, figurative language, vivid description, dialogue, pacing, and plot development) effectively throughout the composition. · Demonstrates command of standard English grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, and usage: There are few, if any, negligible errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, formatting, and usage. Step 3. Think About Your Writing Below your completed narrative, include answers to all of the following reflection questions: