Read personal narrative examples in children’s books, including picture books and middle grade books, as mentor texts for ...

In this way, Body Work, is in itself an example of the strength of personal narrative; it's also an argument for how such narratives inevitably create space for community as well as a freer self.

For her, storytelling was a way of making sense of her life; it was personal. She knew narratives drawn from ... In stories with sporting metaphors, for example, we see business goals (a word ...

In my next post, I'll provide some suggestions for using the expressive narrative writing technique to enhance creativity and personal development. References Baikie, K. A. & Wilhelm, K.

When I first taught personal narrative in my freshmen Literature and Writing course last year I planned a traditional unit. I practiced descriptive writing techniques by having them listen to the ...