Personal narrative has taken a backseat to other forms of writing in the classroom, such as research essays and literary analysis. However, this format enables students to send a message, answer questions, fight for change, and reflect on experiences. In Their Stories, Their Voices: Using Personal Narrative to Empower Student Writers, Grades 6-12, Kourtney Hake and Paige Timmerman show how personal narrative harnesses students' natural urge to tell stories, and they break that into a step-by-step, build-your-own framework that helps students excel in writing.

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