Think about the first time you went on vacationWhat was special about this particular event that still stands out in your mind? What did you think? How did you feel?

Reveal a personal insight or unique personal understanding about the experience or the people involved
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- It should be concise, summarizing your point in one clear sentence.
- It should state the reason you’re telling this particular story.
- It must be present not only to help grab the readers’ attention but also to inform the readers of the approach you’re taking on a particular topic in your essay.
Personal narratives should be casual and are often emotional. If you’re writing about something you feel very strongly about, your story should evoke emotions in your readers as well: happiness, sorrow, excitement, joy, anger, or something else. When you show your audience how you feel about something and why, your readers can recognize your sincerity. Your sincerity will in turn allow your readers to relate to you or your situation.

Be firm about your opinions, feelings, and views so that the reader may get a clear picture of who you are and what you stand for.

Use the voice and tone that come most naturally to you, but keep in mind that this is an academic assignment. While your writing can be somewhat informal, you’ll need to use appropriate language and proper grammar.
Make changes and improvements in these areas:

Using Microsoft Word, type your paper; it must be submitted in .doc, .docx, or .rtf format for grading purposes.
Use double-spacing, standard one-inch margins, and a font no larger than the equivalent of Times New Roman 12.
Your final draft should contain between 750 and 2,500 words.
Your final draft should consist of a minimum of 3 paragraphs (you need an introduction, a body, and a conclusion)

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