Purpose
To share a memorable literacy event that has shaped your outlook on your learning and/or life. This story, about a single event or moment in your life, should engage readers with its vivid details and its emotional or instructive import.
The Story
Takes place over a short period of time
Focuses on a literacy event; an event related to an event where you learned how to read, write or speak a first or second language
Vividly describes the people and places
Conveys the significance of the event in your life
Topics
A challenging project that required you to use a literacy you had not yet mastered
An occasion when you had to display literacy in a new situation or in a specific academic discipline
An early memory of mastering a literacy skill (learning to read, write or speak)
An influential person who played a role – for good or ill – in your literacy education
Drafting your Story
Make an informal outline or timeline (Note: See the Dramatic Arc on p. 15)
Write your first draft
Revise your draft
Proofread for errors in vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, spelling and mechanics
Note: See Chapters 1 & 2 for examples, ideas, and writing instructions
Final Essay Format
MLA Format: Double-spaced, centered title, heading on upper left
Word Count: 550 – 600 words
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