Personal Narrative Essays

Difference Between Memoir & Personal Essay: Time to reflect on it

Introduction to Personal Narrative Essays

Mrs. Niradale example

Mrs. Jonson example **

Songs that show personal narrative structure:

1. Fast Car by Tracy Chapman

2. It's My Party by Leslie Gore

3. Chainsaw by The Band Perry

4. Little Deuce Coop by The Beach Boys

5. Dead Man's Curve by Jan & Dean

6. Mean by Taylor Swift

Songs that inspire personal narrative topics:

1. Best Day of My Life by American Authors -- Write about the best day of your life

2. Just Be by Usher -- Write about what you needed to do to meet a goal

3. You Got a Friend in Me -- Write about a time with your best friend (NOT your whole relationship)

4. Let it Go -- Write about a problem that you solved

5. Somewhere Over the Rainbow -- Write about your rainbow: You did something you never thought you'd be able to do.

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