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PREVIOUSLY COMPOSED TEXT: Amid a serene summer afternoon, the…
PREVIOUSLY COMPOSED TEXT:
Amid a serene summer afternoon, the memories of my youth flooded back, carrying me to a timeless moment. The lake’s surface lay still and reflective, mirroring the blue sky and fluffy clouds above. The water was inviting, its depths concealing the secrets of countless adventures. This was a place where I had experienced joy, a place that remained etched in my memory with its dramatic thunderstorms and thunderous laughter.
The tranquility of the lake was broken by the sudden, dramatic arrival of a thunderstorm. Dark clouds gathered overhead, and the air grew charged with electricity. Thunder rumbled in the distance, gradually growing louder. It was a familiar spectacle, one that had thrilled me in my youth and still sent shivers down my spine. The atmosphere was dramatic as if the past had come to life, and I couldn’t help but feel a sense of continuity, as though time itself had stood still.
As the first drops of rain fell, I was transported to a timeless moment of joy. The rain rustled on the surface of the lake, creating an atmospheric serenity that was both sensory and reflective. I closed my eyes and allowed the memories to wash over methe sound of raindrops on the roof, the laughter of friends, and the feeling of being part of something bigger than myself. It was a moment of pure nostalgia, a connection to the past that transcended the years.
In that timeless moment, I realized the beauty of continuity. The lake remained unchanged, a constant in a world that was always evolving. It held the memories of my youth, and now, as I shared it with my children, it became a bridge between generations. The thunderstorm, with its thunderous arrival and dramatic presence, served as a reminder that some things never change and that the joy and serenity of the past can still be found in the present.
As the storm passed, leaving behind a serene, reflective lake, I knew that this moment would remain etched in my memory, just as the memories of my youth had. The continuity of the lake, the timeless beauty of the thunderstorm, and the serenity of the present all converged in that unforgettable, joyful moment. It was a reminder that some things, no matter how much time passes, will always remain the same.
STEPS
1) Choose one of the written texts you composed in this unit to revise to demonstrate your understanding of the conventions emphasized in this activity. If you’re not sure what you could revise in your writing, use success criteria for this task as a starting place and the feedback from your teacher; you might also consider asking him or her for suggestions.
* Remember, your use of conventions should help make your writing clearer and add emphasis to important ideas.
2) Review other elements of effective writing you’ve studied in this unit: ideas, organization, tone, and sentence fluency. Consider revisions you could make in any of these areas to make your writing more effective.
3) Add presentation elements to your writing to emphasize key ideas and add clarity to your writing.
4) Before submitting your revised written text, consult the checklist below to ensure you’ve met the criteria for this assignment.
5) Along with your revised text, include a brief reflection:
a) What writing strategy/strategies worked best for you and why?
b) How does mimicking another writer help you stretch yourself as a writer?
