Autobiographical Narrative Essay
HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON
Writing an Autobiographical Narrative by Blake W. of William G. Enloe High School in Raleigh, North Carolina Carelessness What is the use of crossed wires built into some windows and glass in doors? I have been told that they are to strengthen the glass, to protect it from bumps and bruises.
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INTRODUCTION
Engaging opening
Background information
However, this could be debated. A year and a half ago, I was selected to perform in one All-District Band, on timpani. The clinic where we were to rehearse and to play in a concert over the course of a weekend was at a high school in Durham, North Carolina. The doors and windows at this particular school all
Hint at meaning
had the aforementioned crossed wires …show more content…
At this time, I felt a slight trickle down my leg. I looked down,
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HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON
Writing an Autobiographical Narrative and my right knee was bleeding from an inch-wide gash. Later, after I had been examined by teachers and directors running the camp, I was taken to the Duke emergency room, where I got three stitches in my knee. Thankfully, I was not kicked out of the camp.
CONCLUSION
This experience taught me how to behave properly. The fear I had of getting in trouble, combined with my mother’s
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Significance of experience
disappointment in me, changed my attitude greatly. I now have learned how to restrain myself. I no longer do crazy things just
A look back from the present
to make my friends laugh. I’m smart enough to think of safer ways to accomplish this feat. Carelessness is one trait I am trying to get over. The wired glass just helped me to realize I needed to change. By the way, I guess the wire in glass isn’t all that strong, is it? In a way, I’m glad it isn’t.
Writing an Autobiographical Narrative by Blake W. of William G. Enloe High School in Raleigh, North Carolina Carelessness What is the use of crossed wires built into some windows and glass in doors? I have been told that they are to strengthen the glass, to protect it from bumps and bruises.
Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved.
INTRODUCTION
Engaging opening
Background information
However, this could be debated. A year and a half ago, I was selected to perform in one All-District Band, on timpani. The clinic where we were to rehearse and to play in a concert over the course of a weekend was at a high school in Durham, North Carolina. The doors and windows at this particular school all
Hint at meaning
had the aforementioned crossed wires …show more content…
At this time, I felt a slight trickle down my leg. I looked down,
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HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON
Writing an Autobiographical Narrative and my right knee was bleeding from an inch-wide gash. Later, after I had been examined by teachers and directors running the camp, I was taken to the Duke emergency room, where I got three stitches in my knee. Thankfully, I was not kicked out of the camp.
CONCLUSION
This experience taught me how to behave properly. The fear I had of getting in trouble, combined with my mother’s
Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved.
Significance of experience
disappointment in me, changed my attitude greatly. I now have learned how to restrain myself. I no longer do crazy things just
A look back from the present
to make my friends laugh. I’m smart enough to think of safer ways to accomplish this feat. Carelessness is one trait I am trying to get over. The wired glass just helped me to realize I needed to change. By the way, I guess the wire in glass isn’t all that strong, is it? In a way, I’m glad it isn’t.