1. I Believe
Personal Narrative

2. Personal Narrative: First Person Relating to your personal experience
I Believe
Personal Narrative:
First Person
Relating to your personal experience

3. I Believe
Open with the  "I Believe" statement: It should be symbolic of the true belief at the end of the essay. Pull an image from the narrative to add creativity.
Set Up of the Story: Avoid including every irrelevant detail possible.
The Key Story Moment: Zoom in on a specific moment from the memory.
The True Belief: Explain the deeper meaning
to their story and the symbolism behind the
I Believe statement.

4. I Believe Consider Positives/Areas Needing Improvement:
Language usage and vocabulary
Imagery and use of detail
Use of ethos, pathos, logos
Rhetorical devices (allusions, metaphors, etc.)
Syntax (use of punctuation for effect)
Tone and Shifts in Tone (are the varied, etc.)

5. I Believe Day 1 (Thurs): Working on Draft
Day 2 (Fri): Draft Due – Work on peer editing
Day 3 (Mon): Have final ready so you can record (you can make last minute changes if you need)
Day 4 (Tues): Share recordings and have final draft ready before class starts