Write a personal narrative of 500–750 words about a lesson learned or an important personal event. Your personal narrative shoul
d have a beginning, middle, and a conclusion that ties up the narrative by answering questions and revealing your purpose. Review you narrative, and make sure you have • Developed a clear sequence of events. • Used first-person point of view. • Used a variety of narrative techniques. • Used vivid and sensory language. • Created a chronological sequence. • Used transitions that indicate chronological sequence. • Used three module vocabulary words. • Included at least one correctly punctuated sentence beginning with a subordinate clause.
Looking back, my life has not been what I always want it to be. After a heart-breaking divorce, I went on a path of self destruction. I started drinking heavily and using drugs as a way to numb the pain. Finally I had a wake up call. As I got in to some legal trouble. It opened my eyes to all the things I may have lost if I continued living my life that way. I then decided to turn my life around and go back to school. I obtained my P.H.D. and then have since found a new wife and job.
