Carefully examine the prompt for writing. Then, review the examples below and consider the major differences in terms of quality and quantity of ideas, evidence and the integration of evidence.

This is a fantastic piece by an author who NAILS short, personal narratives. Consider how the narrator creates such a sense of authenticity in her writing.

Read the memoir "Only Daughter".

a) What distinction does Cisneros make between being “the only daughter” and “only a daughter”?

b) Which specific details create the strongest imagery for you as the reader?