“Finding Ourselves in Nature”
Visit this link or other sites that highlight places on Staten Island http://www.visitstatenisland.com/attractions/ go to “Outdoor wonderland” or other
recommendations to research the “natural world” that is “HIDDEN” on Staten Island. Want to travel to Manhattan? You’ll find plenty of the”Natural world”
there
Choose four local places on Staten Island (two of which may be OFF Staten Island) that would serve as “inspiration” for your Narrative Essay: “Finding
Ourselves in Nature”
I need a narrative essay (two full pages no heading needed) about the first camping trip my father, brother, and I took in the Poconos, Pennsylvania. It
was during the last summer vacation from school. We encountered wildlife such as bears, skunks, and deer. We went fishing on a lake. Went hiking on
trails thru the camp grounds. At first my brother and I were miserable but eventually enjoyed ourselves. Even though it wasn’t very easy and we didn’t
have the comforts of home like TV, Video games, air conditioning, refrigerator or microwave, we learned so much about nature and were able to talk and
interact with each other more than we ever did before. At times we were scared tired and hungry but we also laughed a lot and had a great time. This
trip made me learn to appreciate nature and my father and brother. It created many memories which I will always cherish. I can’t wait to go camping
again.
High school level language and thought process needed for essay. Rubric for essay uploaded for reference. Need to have:
1. a vivid or in depth description of your experience or encounter with the natural world
2. Meaningful connections from your experiences with the natural world to the “Suburban world”
(Model meaningful connections as Dillard does in “Living like Weasels” or Wormser in his essay “Trees”)
3. your overall insight after the experience