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TIGHTEN UP!
ACTIVITY 3
(Writing form Experience)
“I used to be a…”
Directions: Think of a personal experience. This could be about anything, but should complete
the phrase “I used to be a…”. You might hinge your text around a sad experience (which I
usually do), or something that is joyful(which is an equally strong emotion). Whichever you
might think of, be sure it can show how much you have changed ever since. Use the criteria
below as your guide. This exercises’s required minimum length is 300 words. Use the back next
page of this paper if needed.

1. Concrete details for the reader’s enjoyment.

2. Use descriptive words to tell when and where the experience took place
3. Use action words to describe what us happening in the story.
4. Use appropriate amount of dialogue to bring your characters to life.

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