bot In three to five sentences, write an introduction to a narrative written in first-person point of view. Be sure to include an introduction of main characters and a problem they face.(4 points)

My name is Mia, and I never thought I would find myself running from the law. My best friend, Alex, and I have always been troublemakers, but nothing could have prepared us for the mess we're in now. After a night of partying, we stumbled upon a crime scene and are now being accused of a crime we didn't commit. With no one to turn to and everything stacked against us, we must rely on each other to unravel the mystery and clear our names before it's too late.

Use the paragraph to complete the activity.

The two children approached the cave cautiously. The interior looked dark and damp. Prodding each other gently, each child tried to get the other to enter the cave first.

In three to five sentences, rewrite the paragraph using dialogue to make the story more vivid.

(4 points)

"Hey, you go first," whispered Sam nervously, nudging Lily forward.

"No way, you do it!" Lily replied, her voice quivering slightly.
"I'm not going in there alone!" Sam insisted, his eyes wide with fear.
After a brief pause, Lily took a deep breath and said, "Fine, let's go in together."

In three to five sentences, write a paragraph that is descriptive and has a slow pace. Consider sentence length and word choice as you write.(4 points)

The sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow over the sleepy town. Shadows stretched across the cobblestone streets, and the gentle rustling of leaves could be heard in the still evening air. A lone figure wandered aimlessly, their footsteps echoing softly against the quiet buildings. The distant hum of crickets filled the silence, creating a peaceful atmosphere as night settled in.

In three to four sentences, write a narrative paragraph that includes two transitions. The transitions should tell information about two of the following: what is happening when, where the action is happening, or whether time has passed between events.(4 points)

As the sun began to rise over the horizon, casting a golden glow across the meadow, the birds greeted the new day with their melodic songs. The peaceful tranquility of the early morning was soon disrupted by the distant sound of hooves thundering against the earth. Within moments, a group of riders appeared on the horizon, galloping towards the village with urgency.