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Writing Personal Narratives

What funny event happened last week? What exciting event? What spooky event? You can capture the stories of your life by writing personal narratives. They let you relive important events and allow readers to experience them right alongside you.

Writing True Stories About You

This chapter helps you write personal narratives that capture the stories of your life. Read the sample narrative on the next page. Then write your own narrative, following the steps listed on pages 88–89.