Why I Enjoy Dance by Ashley

I enjoy doing dance because I am becoming a better dancer every day. I like dancing because it is fun and exciting. It is fun because you get to do something you love. Also, because you to dance to music you love. It makes me happy to dance because your teachers will be nice to you and treat you like they are your mom.

I think it is exciting because when you start a dance you never know what the steps are going to be and how the dance will end. It is also exciting to see your parents react to your dancing. Next it is fun because if you compete in dance you never know if you will win 1st, 2nd or 3rd place.

That is why I love to dance because it is fun and exciting.

This was written by Ashley at the beginning of the school year when the students were learning to do writing prompts in preparation for the FCAT. This writing prompt didn't score very high but by the end of the year her prompts were scoring at 4 and 5. She ultimately made a 4 on the writing portion of the FCAT. The highest score on the Writing FCAT is a 5.

Comments

Anonymous said…

I just love this girl! She is smart and OMG beautiful. I'm so proud of you, Ashley.

June 6, 2008 at 9:08 PM

Sarah said…

Ashley is beautiful! I do remember her from class, I can't believe how big she has gotten! Sounds like she is very passionate about dancing. Thank you for visiting Anna's blog.

June 11, 2008 at 11:56 AM

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