Weekly Creative Writing Prompt

In this literary piece, the young character reflects on his childhood events that

inspired him to become an author later in life (as stated in the introductory text at the

top of the reading). Write a personal narrative (a true story) about something or

someone from your childhood that has inspired you to choose the career/lifestyle you

plan to have in the future. Make the last lines of your text, “Soon I was convinced that I

didn’t want to do anything else in life but learn to do what ______ had done.”

For example, I was inspired to become a teacher by my middle school science

teacher, Vicki Cottrell. I would write about moments with her that inspired me to go to

college and start this career, and I would end my personal narrative with, “Soon I was

convinced that I didn’t want to do anything else in life but learn to do what Mrs.

Cottrell had done.”

Your personal narrative should be at least 350 words. It should include

transitional words and phrases, sensory details, dialogue, and your word choice

(syntax) should set a nostalgic tone to represent your younger years from the past.