Instructions:

Think about your own personal experiences. Write a short essay of at least 300 words about a meaningful experience. You may describe a moment of happiness, sadness, inspiration, or change. You will give this report orally.

Decide how you will express the significance of your personal experience. Use one of the following modes: narration, description, exposition, or persuasion.
Include broader themes which compare to your experience and beliefs about life. Maintain a balance between describing individual events and how they relate to more general and abstract ideas.