Example Of A Cultural Narrative Essay
Joshua Frans
Mrs. Crawbuck
Sophomore English
26 September, 2016
Cultural Narrative
When I was five, I just moved into a new elementary school after kindergarten. I was the youngest in my whole class, and I was one of a few Indian students in that class. My height and my brain set me apart from the other students. I was very good at math and I had a general knowledge of select things that weren’t necessary for first grade. I also loved to read, and I was already reading books that were made for kids at the age of 11 and up. I was always self-conscious about how I was different from the other kids, but about a week into first grade, I made a new friend.
Another Indian boy came up to me that day and asked me, “Would you like to be friends with me? I am new here and I don’t know anyone.” I was so happy I could barely hold my joy in a controllable state! I had just made my first friend in my new school. We became best friends, and I realized that I was not alone in all of my differences. My new friend, Nikil, was also very smart and he loved to read. When I went home that day I was so …show more content…
It was a red bracelet made of string. In Indian culture, a sister ties this bracelet onto her brother’s wrist to symbolize the strength of their bond. This bracelet meant a lot to me because my sister, Ashley, and I have always been close, but to have an item to symbolize that relationship was priceless to me. My mom’s idea was really thoughtful and I was extremely content with my presentation. When I got home I ran to my mom and hugged her. I loved the way that she helped me with all of my problems and she never chastised me for asking too many questions. I grew up in a household where family is of utmost importance. So, my bond with my family remains strong to this day and I will always love each and every one of them. My mom continues to be an amazing role model and and my sister will always be my
Mrs. Crawbuck
Sophomore English
26 September, 2016
Cultural Narrative
When I was five, I just moved into a new elementary school after kindergarten. I was the youngest in my whole class, and I was one of a few Indian students in that class. My height and my brain set me apart from the other students. I was very good at math and I had a general knowledge of select things that weren’t necessary for first grade. I also loved to read, and I was already reading books that were made for kids at the age of 11 and up. I was always self-conscious about how I was different from the other kids, but about a week into first grade, I made a new friend.
Another Indian boy came up to me that day and asked me, “Would you like to be friends with me? I am new here and I don’t know anyone.” I was so happy I could barely hold my joy in a controllable state! I had just made my first friend in my new school. We became best friends, and I realized that I was not alone in all of my differences. My new friend, Nikil, was also very smart and he loved to read. When I went home that day I was so …show more content…
It was a red bracelet made of string. In Indian culture, a sister ties this bracelet onto her brother’s wrist to symbolize the strength of their bond. This bracelet meant a lot to me because my sister, Ashley, and I have always been close, but to have an item to symbolize that relationship was priceless to me. My mom’s idea was really thoughtful and I was extremely content with my presentation. When I got home I ran to my mom and hugged her. I loved the way that she helped me with all of my problems and she never chastised me for asking too many questions. I grew up in a household where family is of utmost importance. So, my bond with my family remains strong to this day and I will always love each and every one of them. My mom continues to be an amazing role model and and my sister will always be my