Coming of Age Essay

Coming of Age Narrative Writing Prompt: Recall a time in your life when a particular event changed the way you thought about a certain concept. Use the following texts in addition to any other readings as a guideline for using figurative language in “coming of age” stories. Write a personal narrative that includes figurative language and concludes with a reflection on your coming of age experience. Directions: Read “Superman and Me” by Sherman Alexie and “The Danger of a Single Story” by Chimamanda Adichie. Both are posted on our class website: BrightonHighEnglish10.blogspot.com. Use the graphic organizers for narrative outline and figurative language to help draft your narrative.