Q Writing Prompt: Literary Think about the experience of the narrator you read about in "America and I” and how she
describes a difficult experience in her life. Write a three- to five-paragraph narrative about a
difficult moment from your own life. Be sure to:
• Develop the events using well-chosen details and a well-structured sequence of events
with a clear problem that is solved.
• Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, description, or reflection, to develop the
events. The events should build toward a particular tone and outcome.
• Use precise sensory details and figurative language to convey a vivid picture of the
events, settings, and characters.
• Include a conclusion that reflects on what is experienced, observed, or resolved over the
course of the narrative.