THE PERSONAL ESSAY MENTOR TEXT #2 “THIS I BELIEVE” SOURCE: NPR Listen to audio of “We’re All Different in Our Own Ways” personal essay.

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THE PERSONAL ESSAY MENTOR TEXT #2 “THIS I BELIEVE” SOURCE: NPR Listen to audio of “We’re All Different in Our Own Ways” personal essay.

PERSONAL ESSAY Now, annotate for the author’s stories and how they connect to the reader. (focus on emotions)

PERSONAL ESSAY Discuss your annotations with your elbow partner (the person sitting NEXT to you).

PERSONAL ESSAY Now, annotate for the author’s claim and support.

PERSONAL ESSAY Now, discuss your claim and support with your table group.

EXIT TICKET 13 NOVEMBER 2015 Comparing yesterday’s personal essay, with today’s, which essay was more powerful? Explain using textual evidence.