Summary/Narrative

Summarize Sometimes the Tough Teen is Quietly Writing Stories, (in additional files) by Matt de la Pena. After you address the main points of de la Penas work, reflect on a time when you were introduced to
something that shifted you; similar to how reading Alice Walkers The Color Purple sparked de
la Penas love for reading and writing.
The life shifting experience could be a book you read. Or a vacation you took. Or a class you
took. Give thought to experiences that have had a lasting impression on who you are. You may
have even initially resisted the experience. Your narrative should have a beginning, middle, and
end.
Also, use figurative language to add emphasis to your narrative. You may try to emphasize a
point by using simile (Think back to the Xray example in Shitty First Drafts; comparing two
dissimilar things for effect). You may want to review the Masterclass article Writing 101: What
is Figurative Language? for examples of literary devices to use in your writing.
Then, in your conclusion, connect your experience back to de la Penas writing.
Assignment Requirements:
MLA format
Works cited page
The summary should be in THIRD PERSON (Avoid using any first or second person
pronouns, unless it is a direct quote)
The narrative may be in first person
Summary/Narrative should be no longer than 2 — 3 pages
This is not two separate essays. The summary should transition into the narrative
Avoid quoting in the summary: Use your own words