Read the story below -

I went on vacation this summer. It was a lot of fun. We camped at night and hiked during the day.  It was exciting to be in the woods and I hope that I go again next year.

Was this an interesting story? Write down any questions you have after reading.

Example questions:

• Where did the writer go?
• Who else went?
• What made it fun?
• What was the weather like?
• What is the most memorable event?

Now it's your turn. Write about a vacation you enjoyed keeping your questions in mind.

Here is the beginning of one writer's revised vacation story.

This past August my friend and I hopped into my Honda and headed to Glacier National Park in Montana.  We had a long drive in front of us. But, we passed the time by imagining the adventures we'd have trekking through the park's winding trails. As we cruised through the flat lands of North Dakota, our eye lids started to droop. So, we stopped at tiny motel that had a blazing sign stating, "Rest your head, in our comfy bed."  Unfortunately, when we arrived in our room, we discovered that we weren't the only ones to rest our head there. Under the blankets, we discovered........

This time the writer shared important details. The message was clear and focused.

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