Competency 126.1.1: Grammar, Sentence Structure, and Writing - The graduate applies appropriate grammatical rules, sentence structure, and writing conventions.

Competency 126.1.4: Writing and Revision Process - The graduate uses appropriate writing and revision strategies.

Competency 126.1.6: Narrative Writing - The graduate composes an appropriate narrative for a given context.

Introduction:

Non-fiction narrative writing is a way to convey a story or event in order to explain or prove a point. For this task, you will need to reflect on how personal experiences have shaped your literacy development. Literacy refers to reading and writing for the purpose of acquiring knowledge. You will write a narrative essay that draws on your personal experiences in order to illustrate an idea. You do not have to complete any research on the topic. Your evidence or support will be in the form of personal experiences, reflections, details, and examples relevant to the idea that you present.

Topics:

Note: Choose only one of the following topics for your essay.

Narrate an experience you had with a writing or reading task that you found (or still find) difficult or challenging. Explain the significance of this experience.

Describe an important moment or event in your literacy development. Explain the significance of this event.

Narrate a time when your literacy skills have helped you achieve a personal goal or accomplishment. Explain the significance of this accomplishment.

Describe a time when you have used reading or writing to learn in an environment other than the classroom. Explain the significance of this event.

Requirements:

A. Write a narrative essay (suggested length of 750-1,000 words). In your essay, do the following:

1. Respond to one of the given topics.

2. Provide an effective introduction.

3. Provide an appropriate thesis statement.

4. Use narration and description to provide detailed information about the topic.

5. Explain the significance of the narrative details.

6. Provide an effective conclusion.

a. Evaluate the importance of the essay's topic.

B. When you use sources, include all in-text citations and references in APA format.

Note: For definitions of terms commonly used in the rubric, see the Rubric Terms web link included in the Evaluation Procedures section.

Note: When using sources to support ideas and elements in an assessment, the submission MUST include APA formatted in-text citations with a corresponding reference list for any direct quotes or paraphrasing. It is not necessary to list sources that were consulted if they have not been quoted or paraphrased in the text of the assessment.

Note: No more than a combined total of 30% of a submission can be directly quoted or closely paraphrased from outside sources, even if cited correctly. For tips on using APA style, please refer to the APA Handout web link included in the APA Guidelines section.