© Gary Robert Muschia 112 Big Thrill Directions: Think of a time you took part in or watched an exciting event. Answer the questions and write a narrative about this experience. Be sure to include an opening, body, and closing in your writing Support your ideas with details and examples. 1. What was the event? 2, When and where did it take place? 3. Who was with you? 4, Describe what happened. 5. Why was the event thri thrilling event? Explain. Personally SpeaKingPersonally SpeaKing 113 Admiration Directions: Think about someone you admire. This person might be living, or might have lived in the past. Answer the questions and write an article about this person. Be sure to include an opening, body, and closing in your writing. Support your ideas with details and examples. 1. Who is the person you admire? 2. Describe this person. 3. Why do you admire this person? 4, How has this person influenced your life? Explain. 22 © Gary Robert Muschia© Gary Robert Muschia 114 Talent Directions: Everyone has special talents. Think about what you do better than other people. Answer the questions and write about your special talent. Be sure to include an opening, body, and closing in your writing. Support your ideas with details and examples. 1. What is your special talent? 2. What skills, knowledge, or ability does this talent require? 3. How did you acquire or develop this talent? 4. What advice could you give others so that they may develop this talent? 5. How might you improve your special talent? 23 Personally SpeaKingPersonally SpeaKing 115 The Most Meaningful Thing in My Life Directions: Think about something that holds great meaning for you. ‘Answer the questions and write an article about this meaningful thing in your life, Be sure to use an opening, body, and closing in your writing. Support your ideas with details and examples. 1. What is most meaningful to you? 2. Why is this meaningful? 3. What do you do to show that this is important to you? 4, How would your life be different if this were not a part of your life? © Gary Robert Muschia© Gary Robert Muschia 116 Friends Directions: Think about your friends. What makes a person a friend? Answer the questions and write an article explaining what you believe a friend is. Be sure to include an opening, body, and closing in your writing. Support your ideas with details and examples. 1. Describe what you believe a friend is. 2, Name three traits every friend should have and give an example of each. 3. Why are friends important? 3 Friends