Drew A

Jenga.

An idea builds itself up, higher, wider, until it is a formidable structure.

The first piece is pulled, beginning the creation of a beautiful, unique outline. Every move inspires the next, excitement building the tower higher, higher, higher!

One mistake makes the tower rock. The balance is ruined, its complexity causing it to lose power. Every piece moved is another risk. Every second inspires fear. Doubt forms more and more as the tower's outline becomes twisted, deformed. The tower no longer seems strong; it is now fragile, ready to crumble under the slightest pressure. The grotesque image stirs feelings of hatred, disgust. The tension is palpable, anxiety becomes overwhelming.

Finally, one move breaks it, and the tower begins to fall. It tilts slowly to one side, and its destruction becomes imminent.

Pieces fly everywhere.

Bystanders watch in horror.

It speeds toward the ground.

Its form is no longer a structure, but a mass.

The mass tumbles until suddenly....

SMASH!

I walk to my destroyed structure, and begin to pick up the pieces.

I have to start again.

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Below is a sample of my writing portfolio. It includes the following pieces:

- A new piece, not previously submitted for a grade

- An expository piece

-A personal essay or creative piece

-A research essay

-A reflection piece on what I have learned about writing and what I still have yet to learn

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