Short Personal Essay w/ Analysis Activities – High School ELA – CCSS Rubric

Introduce students to personal essay writing with this no-prep resource. Perfect for a short reading response lesson or as an introduction to writing personal essays for college or scholarship applications, this resource features Richard Post's personal essay, "The Mile," as a model for students to explore.

"The Mile" captivates readers with its authenticity and introspection, showcasing essential elements of personal essay writing. Engage students in analyzing narrative voice, descriptive language, and storytelling techniques. Thought-provoking response questions deepen understanding of the essay's themes, while the included literary analysis essay assignment hones critical analysis and writing skills.

This resource not only offers an engaging reading experience but also serves as a model of student work. By analyzing "The Mile," students find inspiration for their own personal essay writing and learn effective techniques from the author. Encourage students to reflect on personal experiences and craft compelling narratives that capture readers' attention.

Whether for a short lesson or enhancing a personal essay writing unit, this no-prep resource sparks creativity and develops strong analysis and writing skills. Immerse students in the world of personal essay writing and witness their growth and expression.

Your purchase includes the following (See PREVIEW):

• The short personal essay "The Mile," by Richard Post (written exclusively for The Language of Educational Art)
• 9 accompanying response questions (w/ answer key) designed to further your students' understanding of the structure and thematic concepts found in personal narratives
• A self-checking Easel activity version of the analysis questions
• A literary analysis essay assignment that builds on students' thematic understanding of "The Mile" and the work might be viewed by a college admissions officer (40 points - tied to 4 Common Core Standards)
• A link to an editable rubric that allows for grading customization and seamless integration into Google Classroom and many other Learning Management Systems (LMS's)

NOTE: This product is also a component of L-EA’s "Personal Essay Writing Workshop." If you are looking for a complete personal essay writing unit, please check out that larger resource.

SYNOPSIS OF 'THE MILE':

Inspired by Roger Bannister, the author Richard Post starts his junior-year track and field season by setting a personal goal to run a sub five-minute mile. As he strives to become a better athlete, teammate, and competitor, Richard learns the true purpose of goal settings and hard work.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Richard Post came late to writing YA literature, but he has been a storyteller and raconteur his entire life. When he’s not writing short stories for The Language of Educational Art, he enjoys fishing for rock bass on Higgins Lake, hunting pheasants on the farms of mid-Michigan, bottling sun pickles (here's his famous recipe), hosting “whoopie” parties for his grandchildren, and playing cribbage. He lives with his wife Beverly in St. Louis, Michigan and Orange Beach, Alabama. 

LITERATURE CONTENT:

Antigone : A Thousand Acres : The Awakening : A Christmas Carol: Activities : A Christmas Carol: Quizzes : Common Core Essay Rubrics Collection : The Glass Menagerie : Great Expectations: Activities : Great Expectations: Quizzes : Heart of Darkness : Literary Analysis Essay Workshop : The Metamorphosis : The Power of One : A Prayer for Owen Meany : Short Fantasy Story w/ Analysis Activities : Short Horror Story w/ Analysis Activities : Short Personal Essay w/ Analysis Activities : Short Realistic Fiction Story w/ Analysis Activities : Short Science Fiction Story w/ Analysis Activities : Short Stories w/ Analysis Activities Bundle :  Their Eyes Were Watching God : Theme Essay Workshop : A Thousand Acres : To Kill a Mockingbird: Activities : To Kill a Mockingbird: Quizzes : Writing Literary Analysis Directions

LESSONS, UNIT, AND  BUNDLES:

A Christmas Carol Complete Unit Bundle : Childhood Game Narrative Bundle : Childhood Memory Narrative Bundle : Choice Reading Unit : ELA Essays Assessments Bundle : ELA Writing Workshops Bundle : End-of-Elementary Reflection Essay : End-of-Middle-School Reflection Essay : End-of-Senior-Year Reflection Essay : End-of-the-Year Reflection Essay : End-of-the-Year Time Capsule Activity (FREE) : Create Your Own Children’s Book : Create Your Own Holiday Children’s Book : Create Your Own Superhero Project : Creative Writing Workshops Bundle : Daily Writing Prompts Bundle : Deepfake Awareness Training : Experiential Learning Projects Bundle : Expository Workshops MEGA Bundle : Family Narrative Bundle : Great Expectations Complete Unit Bundle : Growth Mindset Writing Prompts : Greek and Latin Vocabulary Bundle : Letter to Your Future Self (FREE) : Literary Devices: Creative Writing Prompts (FREE) : Literary Devices: Creative Writing Worksheets (FREE) : Literary Terms Units Bundle :Narrative Guides: 6-Genre Creative Writing Bundle : Personal Hero Essay Project : Persuasive Letter to Santa : Research Guide: 50 Topics Bundle : Research Unit Bundle : SAT Words of the Day Bundle : Seasonal Narrative Guides: 7-Holiday Creative Writing Bundle : Show & Symbolism Narrative Writing Assignment : Six Word Autobiography : Song Lessons: Analyzing Literary Devices Through Pop Music : Student Choice Biography Research Project : To Kill a Mockingbird Complete Unit Bundle : Travel Writing Prompts : Veterans Day Research Project : Writing Literary Analysis Bundle

EASEL BY TpT RESOURCE:

Student assignments for this resource are available as EASEL by TpT activities, which create a seamless link between our content and your learning management system (LMS). Additionally, all of our EASEL activities are immediately ready for student use; no prep work  is required on your end! Simply grab the link and go. NOTE: to access other resource files for this product (presentations, rubrics, Google Forms, answer keys, terms of use, or teacher notes) be sure to also download the product PDF.

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