Coach Katie
Personal Narrative Essay Writing
Personal Narrative Essay Writing
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Course Summary: We all have stories. For millennia, stories have shaped the world in which we live. Whether it’s Homer’s Odyssey, or the “Taoist Farmer,” there is no denying the impact that stories--long and short, poetry and prose--have had on humanity. Stories cause us to reflect on our own lives and compel us to make life-changing decisions.
Hence, when we tell our stories, we have the ability to not only change our lives for the better, but we have the ability to change the world.
In this class, we will reflect on the experiences that have changed us, analyze writing techniques that move us, and compose stories that move mountains.
What to expect regarding the workload:
Students will do daily journaling for the first three weeks. The last nine weeks will be focused on completing three polished personal narratives. These narratives can address a college application prompt, or they can be various experienced the students wish to express in writing. Students will have options as to what they want the focus of their formal pieces to be.
Class Size: 6-8 students
Class Time: One hour per week*
Class Dates: 12 weeks*
Homework: Around 45 minutes or so each week.
*Note: The detailed class time and dates will be determined by the majority of the registered students
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About Coach Katie
After receiving my B.A. from Hillsdale College in 2001, I worked in several fields, including the field of creative writing and media (as a freelance writer and documentary production assistant). In 2006, I earned my M.Ed. and became an Arizona certified secondary English teacher.
As a certified secondary English teacher, I strive not only to inspire my students to be passionate and bold writers, but I also give them the foundational structures to do so. In my classes, I draw on my many life experiences, along with the philosophical and educational principles of John Dewey: promoting the idea that students learn through “doing.” To that end, every class I teach is packed full of practice activities and meaningful discussions. Above all else, I strongly believe that by fostering strong writing skills in students (of all ages), we can make the world a better place. Ultimately, this is why I love teaching. I look forward to seeing you in class!