Excerpt from Chasing a Dream
Elizabeth Kibler
My riding experiences began three years ago at a local riding school. Watching horse races on television sparked my interest in
learning to ride. The first day I arrived at the school, I was nervous but excited. When I stepped out of my car into the fresh air,
knew I had made the right decision. The horses in the barn neighed and whinnied at one another. I saw some of the other
students taking their horses for a walk. Then, I mustered up courage and walked toward the barn.
Read this draft of the introductory paragraph for a narrative essay. Which sentence is appropriate to place at the beginning of this
paragraph?
People in North America have tamed and ridden horses for thousands of
years.
I think that every person should learn how to ride horses by the time that
they are adults.
Taking horseback riding classes is a good idea for people who want
excitement in their lives.
Learning to ride horses is one of the most challenging, yet thrilling
experiences of my life.
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