By writing Personal Essays, students complete the following Common Core State Standards:
"Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information."
Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are grouped to support the writer's purpose.
Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details.
Link opinion and reasons using words and phrases (for instance, in order to, in addition).
Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion provided