The Personal Essay
"The point of the essay is to change things." ~ Edward Tufte
English Language Arts (ELA): Writing Narratives
5: I can write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details and well-structured event sequences.
5.1: I can engage and orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation, or observation and its significance, establishing one or multiple point(s) of view, and introducing a narrator and/or characters; create a smooth progression of experiences or events.
5.6: I can develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning. revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience.
Module 2 Overview
Essential Questions: