This I believe – narrative essay
History of This I Believe
Examples of essays
First, give yourself a context for this assignment by reading a brief history of This I Believe. (click on link above) Record a few notes in your Think/Composition Journal about the focus and intent of the essays and the original project.
Second, please listen to at least 3 different essays. One of those essays should be by a prominent/significant figure from the 1950s click here for the list . While you listen to the essays take notes in your Journal about the use of language and how the story is being told. Is there imagery or symbolism? Good details? Does the story come full circle? What makes this essay work? What do you notice? What kind of ideas does it give you about what you might try when writing your own essay?