A law of life is essentially the motto you want to live your life by. It should be a famous quote, song lyric, or saying and will need to be clearly stated and explained in your essay.

A law of life is essentially the motto you want to live your life by. It should be a famous quote, song lyric, or saying and will need to be clearly stated and explained in your essay.

• Should be 500-700 words in length (2-3 pages)

• Double-spaced, Times New Roman, size 12, text is black. No weird fonts or highlights or colors unless prompted. 1” margins all around (this is the default; don’t change it.)

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• Your piece is written in first person, past tense, clearly specific to your chosen narrative or story, and meets all the criteria of a personal essay (outlined below). Use the rubric to guide your writing.

• Includes narrative elements such as developed and purposeful dialogue, figurative language (including metaphors), imagery, etc.

• Maintains a consistent voice and tone while following standard grammar/writing conventions.

• Essay should end with a specific insight or lesson gained from reflecting on the experience or memory that was shared. (end with your reflection on your personal law of life)