Compose a short, constructed response below. Use one or more of the sentence variety strategies in your response. Use a highlighter to mark the strategy you used in the list below.

I can add sentence variety by . . .
• Combining shorter simple sentences.
• Using conjunctions to make clear how two sentences are related.
• Beginning my sentences in different ways.
• Adding more vivid or precise words.
• Incorporating figurative language to help the reader visualize the scene.
• Using interjections to add excitement or build suspense.