The Danger of a Single Story
Using the Ted Talk “The Danger of a Single Story”– choose an experience from your own life that sheds light on a social, political, cultural, or economic issue Perhaps you were bullied in middle school, for instance—a deeply personal experience that has broader significance. Write a narrative essay in which you bring your own experience to life while also making the broader significance clear.
A clearly identified event: What happened? Who was involved?
A clearly described setting: Where and when did it happen?
Vivid, descriptive details: What makes the story come alive?
A consistent point of view: Who’s telling the story?
A clear point: Why does the story matter?
