Last year, I was just a regular kid who never thought aliens were real. Everything changed on a cold, dark winter night! I was walking home from my uncle's house when I accidentally dropped my keys. | 1) ______

As I bent down to take my keys, something strange happened. When I looked up again, I saw a shiny, round object flying above my head. I couldn't believe my eyes! Before I could shout or run, the object suddenly moved and disappeared. | 2) ______

After the object disappeared, I ran all the way home and called my uncle. When he answered the phone, I couldn't say anything. I mean, who would believe me, right? I never told anyone about what I saw that day. It's like my very own out-of-this-world mystery! | 3) ______

3 | Read the story again and answer the questions. 1. Which adjectives and adverbs did the writer use in the story? 2. Which other adjectives and adverbs would you add to the story? 3. How would you end this story differently?

4 | Choose one of the story starters below and write a first-person narrative. Make sure that you follow the tips in the Writing Tips section.

A) One night, as I looked out of my window, I saw a bright light in the sky. To my surprise, it ★★★. B) Late one night, I heard music corning from my closet. When I opened the door, I found ★★★. C) One day, when I was playing in my room, I discovered a secret door that led to ★★★. |