Plan & Write: Activity 7
WRITING ASSIGNMENT
Start writing a real or imagined story about
an illness that you could have prevented.
Use your plan and the model to help you.
You will complete your story in the
Student Lesson.
Remember:
● Start the story from the middle of the events.
Describe physical details.
● Go back to the beginning of the story and explain
what happened first.
● Explain what you or someone in your story
learned
The sharp pain in my chest jolted me out of a deep sleep. Gasping for breath, I clutched my chest, the pain growing more intense with every passing second. Panic set in as I struggled to make sense of what was happening to me. I had always been healthy, never having any major health issues before. But now, as I lay writhing in pain on my bed, I knew something was seriously wrong.
As the paramedics rushed me to the hospital, my mind raced with thoughts of what could be causing this excruciating pain. It wasn't until the doctor told me that I had suffered a heart attack that it all began to make sense. How could this be happening to me, a young and seemingly healthy individual? The doctor explained that my sedentary lifestyle and poor diet had contributed to the build-up of plaque in my arteries, leading to the blockage that caused the heart attack.
As I lay in the hospital bed, recovering from the ordeal, I couldn't help but feel regret and guilt for not taking better care of myself. I had always put off exercising and eating healthier, always telling myself that I would start tomorrow. But now, faced with the consequences of my neglect, I knew that I had to make a change.
Through months of rehabilitation and lifestyle changes, I learned the importance of taking care of my health. I started to exercise regularly, incorporating more fruits and vegetables into my diet, and prioritizing my well-being above all else. The experience of that heart attack was a wake-up call that I would never forget, a reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of prevention.
As I reflect back on that terrifying day, I am grateful for the opportunity to make positive changes in my life. I am determined to never let my health take a backseat again and to always prioritize self-care. The heart attack may have been a frightening experience, but it ultimately taught me a valuable lesson that I will carry with me for the rest of my days.