Narrate the events surrounding your involvement in a group in which you are a member.
Category: Experience and Expression
An Argument
Write a narrative account of an argument in which you have been a participant, using dialogue carefully to show your readers what issues, conflicts, and resolutions were involved in the experience.
Memorable Childhood
Recall a memorable experience from your childhood, and write a narrative in which you show your readers its significance for you.
Holiday Story
Write a detailed narrative account of a holiday gathering that you have attended.
But First, A Word from Our Sponsors…
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Did you notice the advertisements?
Suppose you could travel back in time, what products would have been advertised during humanity’s greatest moments?
What if we found sponsors …
- What if Ardipithecus ramidus wore a Livestrong wristband
- What if a really old foot print had a Nike sponsor?
- What if a very old calendar had a Monsanto advertisement?
What modern companies would you advertise along-side these historic firsts?
Perhaps we already have a time machine. Consider Isidore of Seville? Anne Frank? The Istanbul Rocketship?
Consider a “Top 200” company today. Of what moments in history would it pay great sums to be a sponsor?
Why shouldn’t the owner of Flavr Savr one day be our “official” sponsor?
Struggle or Conflict
Write a detailed narrative account of a struggle or conflict between two people in which you show the reader clearly not only what happened, but also answer questions about who, what, where, when , why, and how.
Animals in a Natural Setting
Observe carefully the actions of several animals in a natural setting (or a pasture), and then write a narrative in which specific details and images are used to show the reader events that occurred.
All Writing is Rewiting
Rewrite an assignment on description as a detailed narration of events taking place in time.
Game or Sport Participant
Describe your experience as a participant in a sport or game, developing that description in informative (objective) as well as experience (subjective) terms. Be sure that your primary purpose is clearly established.
“I have always been a …”
Complete the statement, “I have always been a ____________,” and then write a detailed description in which you show your readers your implicit attitude toward that subject.