Personal-Remembered+Event+Essay

The Personal or Remembered Event Essay

For this essay you will write about an event in your life that has been poignant in some way, shape, or form for you. Think about who you are today, and why that is. If you consider the fact that we are shaped by the events in our lives to be true, then you should try to come up with an event that helped you be the person you are. You have absolute freedom in regard to what you discuss and how you discuss it. This essay is from your perspective, so please use appropriate personal pronouns as you see fit. (This essay usually can be morphed easily to fit a college application!) From this essay, since it is your perspective and your experience, I expect to gain a clear notion of your voice as a writer. Please make sure that you discuss the event and how it has affected you. In order to do the topic justice, I am expecting essays close to 3-5 pages in length; however, please remember that the length of your paper is neither a measure of your greatness as a writer, nor a factor in your grade for the essay. Finally, you will not need a works cited unless you incorporate outside sources.

Rubric for the Personal Essay Format _________/15 points Comments:
 * Essay follows all guidelines of MLA

Essay Topic _________/50 points Comments:
 * Applies to personal experience
 * Importance of the event is evident

Structure and Organization _________/20 points Comments:
 * Essay displays an organization that helps guide the reader
 * Transitions are used to guide the reader from point to point

Voice and Flow _________/15 points Comments:
 * Word choice is appropriate
 * Varied sentence structure allows for smooth movement through the text

Total: _________/100 points