Using the narrative techniques we reviewed on Friday, write a paragraph that clearly describes the experience of an athlete or spectator of the 2014 Olympic games in Sochi.
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I could feel my heart beating in my chest so fast as i walked into the stadium.I am feeling so nervous with the thoughts of
what if something goes wrong or if I make a mistake. I felt so nervous and excited at the same time
which was very confusing and conflicting at the same time.It seemed to have happened so quickly but as I heard the cheering
i began to feel more confident.
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Mya W-S c:
2/10/2014 12:14:52 am
I’m so nervous. The clock is ticking, I can hear it “tick-tock, tick-tock.” My heart feels as if it’s beating out of my chest. I’ve been waiting for this opportunity my whole life. To skate, in front of millions of fans. Screaming my name, I can almost taste it, it’s almost time to perform. But as the time progresses the more nervous I get. All the pressure, and what ifs. What if I mess up? That is my biggest fear that I will mess up, and become a mockery all around the world and mostly in Sochi. But this is what I’ve been training for, all my life. Ever since I was a child, every time I went on the ice it was to train for this moment and this moment only. Now it’s time, my name was just called and now it’s my time to shine.
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Amanda.A
2/10/2014 06:23:25 am
Wow that is a really detail description of what an athlete in the Olympics would feel like.
The one thing that I think you could improve on is the tenses. Past and present because you talk as if in the past but than switch to present.
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murray
2/11/2014 11:49:06 pm
well done mya the emphasis on tick tock was well done it makes the reader feel like your there. Any area for improvement not at all everything that you wrote was all good
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Saraid H.
2/20/2014 12:04:34 am
You did great! I love how you described the athletes fear as well as their excitement.
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Abbey M
2/10/2014 12:23:04 am
I step out into the stadium, feeling much enthusiasm and eagerness. Well, not the stadium itself, but into the thousands of multi-coloured seats gazing out onto the stadium. The air was filled with a roaring cheer, as well as the scent of burnt out fireworks. As I finally discovered where my seat had been hidden, I try to control, or at least contain, my frenzy mood. This being my first experience visiting Russia, the culture is quite foreign to me. I’ve always taken most comfort in Canadian culture, that being the reason as to why I’m here. I want to express my devotion and vigorous support for Canada.
As each minute passes, it feels as though we are racing towards when the opening ceremonies will begin. My palms are beginning to sweat, since all of my emotions are pacing through me. I don’t certainly know what to expect to happen. The thought that I’m about to undergo this event, makes my heart my heart begin to race. Suddenly, the stadium descends into darkness.
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Sohail
2/10/2014 12:26:20 am
I get on the ice, listening to the crowd screaming, hearing my heart beating a hundred miles an hour. I’m struck with fear and happiness, happy that I can play, scared of losing. But this is it, time to show all those who look down on me, Sidney Crosby. But before all this happened, it was hard to play in a small town in Cambridge. Not many people lived there so I couldn’t learn much with anybody. But one day I saw a plane land close to where I play hockey. I couldn’t believe it, it was Sidney Crosby! He looked straight at me with disappointment. I couldn’t move at all, my friends screaming but all I can hear is my heart beating really fast. He came up to me and gave me a hockey stick and said “ If you want to succeed as bad as you want to breath, then you’ll be successful.”From that day, I pushed myself to my limits and beyond, dying for fresh air, wanting to give up, wondering if I can do it and here I am, on the ice. Although Sidney is older than he was back when I was 13 but he still is the best. But one thing really annoyed me, he looked at me with disappointment. Wondering if I wasn’t working hard enough or if I didn’t want it as bad as he did. After all, my goal is to surpass him.
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Abbas K.
2/10/2014 12:27:01 am
Athlete
It was the day, the day my life would forever change. Today was the historic opening day of the 22nd Sochi Olympic Games, in which I would compete for Team Canada. As I stood nervously on the ice, my legs were shivering so much that it could barely support my body weight. There were about 200-250 Canadian athletes that were going to compete this year for Canada and 25 being my teammates for the 2014 Team Canada’s Hockey Team. I knew we were going to take gold home but I also had my doubts. My negative thoughts started to come to me and take over, what if I trip in the opening ceremonies and trip and fall and everyone in the crowd makes fun of me through the whole olympics. I knew this was an event for the ages and billions of people are watching at home so I can’t let negative energy get to me. To motivate myself, I told myself how blessed I was to make it to the Olympic Games because I dreamt of this when I was 3 years old and finally I made it! Very few people get this experiment. The legendary Sidney Crosby knew I was a rook and I would be scared to death so he came and hugged me and said that he would walk with me on the ice. I felt my ears and cheeks going red, My legs started to wobble, This is not what I wanted Sidney Crosby to think of me, a chicken but I also couldn’t say no, I don’t know what to do so I just stay quiet. Soon enough the Locker room was empty and Me and Sidney were the only ones left. “Competing for Team Canada, Very skilled athlete, He’s at his first Olympic Games……..ABBAS KHAN!!!” Oh no, It was my time, Sidney put his hand around me and took me out, As I looked up, I was so shocked by how many people were watching that I almost slipped but Sidney Crosby Caught me. I felt like I was going to explode from all the butterflies in my stomach. But then, I hear my parents cheering for me and all the butterflies seemed to go away and I was calm. I look over at my teammates and they started to smile at me. Everything was worked out greatly and I felt better then ever! My first Olympics, was a memorable one.
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Humza F.
2/11/2014 11:53:04 pm
good starting and ending, but you capitalized some words that you shouldn't have.
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Sohail
2/12/2014 12:01:27 am
You did good for how you felt and how the life of an athlete is in the Olympics. Although you didn't have much of a back story of how you got to the Olympics.
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Humza F.
2/10/2014 12:27:47 am
I land in Sochi and I can already hear the cheers from all the fans for the Winter Olympics. This is the first time I’ve witnessed the olympics in real life. As I enter I see a huge crowd, every one of them yelling and cheering for their country. As Canada comes out me and a lot of others yell and cheer for Canada. I am so excited that I was able to come. The event that I am most excited for is Team Canada’s Men's hockey team. As the skating starts I am not that excited about it but I still cheer for Team Canada, but as Canada gets the gold medal I cheer for them. I am happy Canada gets the gold and hopefully they can keep going like this and get more medals. But up next is snowboarding and Canada’s snowboarder is near the end and is about to get the gold medal but he slips really badly and because of that he loses and doesn’t get a medal at all. I am angry at that but I just think that there are many more opportunities to get it. I was right, it is near the end and Canada is leading with 14 gold medals if they get one more they will beat their record. But now it’s Canada’s Hockey Team’s turn to win. As Team Canada comes out they slip through all the teams and make it to the finals. The 3rd period begins and Canada is losing 2-1, but right at the beginning Sidney Crosby the captain comes out and scores on a breakaway. Near the end there is only 1 minute left and everyone thinks its going to go to OT but Sidney Crosby comes on another breakaway there's 10 seconds left and he nears the goalie he tries to shoot but misses, but Jonathan Toews comes out of nowhere and taps it in the net. I yell in joy as Team Canada gets the gold and beats their record for most gold medals, I am happy that I came.
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Kate M
2/10/2014 12:28:28 am
The Opening Ceremony
“Canada”, the announcer calls as we make our way in a group, walking towards the field with wide smiles on our faces. The spectator’s loud cheers and flashing lights brings reality to this Olympic dream of mine. The bumps and bruises during my training finally paid off allowing me to get a sigh of relief. I wave my hands to the crowd with excitement knowing how proud my family is of me. I let out a loud cheer as a tear of happiness runs down my face and onto my red and white Canada jacket. We finish walking and arrive at our location where we are to rest for the remainder of the opening ceremony. I glance to my right, watching my competitors smirk at me with a desire to cause intimidation. Another country’s name is called by the announcer making me realize how many other incredible athletes I would be competing against. My feet stumble as I turn in a complete circle while taking in how amazing all this truly is; the Olympics, the fact that I made it all the way here. An American athlete struts by me catching a recognizable rude glance and then lets out a faint laugh. I remember my competition, the ones bigger and better than me and realize that I may not be suited to compete at such a high level. A loud scream consisting of the words “Go Canada” from the crowd catches my immediate attention. I look down at the Canadian flag sewed to my jacket and think, “ The long games, the stressful drives and the long hours are not going to go to waste!” I gaze up at the night sky filled with stars and briefly close my eyes to focus on all the cheers around me. I imagine that the cheers are for me after winning a gold medal which hangs around my neck. This is my goal even though it may not be the most attainable and realistic goal, however, I made a promise to do my best. I slowly remove my Olympic Sochi hat, gripping it tight in my hand while continuing to wave my fatigued arms. “Lets do this,” I yell as my hand rises, tossing my hat into the air. “For Canada,” my teammates cheer back.
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Mirandah H
2/10/2014 09:37:33 pm
That was amazing! It portrays a feeling of what it's like to be an athlete in the Olympics. I really liked it.
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Karina
2/10/2014 12:29:04 am
Olympic Opening Ceremony Sochi 2014
I watch as the little girl flies over the arena. Past the volcanoes and villages. Through the clouds. I feel mesmerized. I watch as five giant snowflakes drift together. Slowly, they began to open into large rings. It doesn’t take me long to realize that they are going to form into the Olympic symbol. They open beautifully, all except one. I feel bad for whoever came up with that idea. It would have been cool if the snowflake had opened. I wait for the Russian National anthem. It is long. When it ends, my favorite part will come. All the country’s athletes that made it to the Olympics will come out, waving their flags. Greece comes first. I’m waiting for the U.S. When they appear, I am filled with excitement. That’s my team. Of course in some events I will be rooting for France or Canada, but I am American, and they are the country I want to see win.
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Amanda A.
2/10/2014 06:28:23 am
Hey, that was a really neat description of the opening ceremonies. I didn't think to do that it was very creative.
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Kate M
2/12/2014 12:00:35 am
I enjoyed that your paragraph was in the point of view of a spectator! I think that it was very clever that you used details from this years olympic opening ceremony. I think you could have described more and made it more obvious that the paragraph was in the point of veiw of a spectator. I got a bit confused on the point of view. A side from that, your paragraph was well structured and was interesting to read
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Amanda A.
2/10/2014 06:17:11 am
Olympics Sochi 2014
I finally arrived at the Sochi Olympics of 2014. I had been waiting since I was a little girl to participate in the Olympics but today I’m not here to participate. I’m here to support my sister who is competing. We both love sports but fortunately have different tastes. I plan to compete in the summer Olympics of 2016 but right now I am focusing on my sister and her success. She has confidence she will win but so do the other athletes competing. My sister has a lot of experience in her sport since she’s been figure skating since she was 6 years old. Once she was older all she did was focus on her training to enhance her skills, wanting to be the best athlete she could be. Her determination pushing her towards her goals. Wiggling and jumping around, I can’t contain my excitement for my sister any longer. I jumped out of our truck we had driven in and looked around open mouthed, astonished of my surroundings. I can’t believe we are actually here. My sister got out of the truck to join me.She’s looking pretty confident and determined. Determined to win. Even now with a whole country counting on her she isn’t even sweating, showing no fear of losing. I get her bag out of truck and we are off to get my sister ready for the Olympic games.
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Karina
2/11/2014 11:51:31 pm
I really liked how you used a lot of details, and told the story of how she got to the Olympics. I just got confused at the end when you said they were finally there because I thought they already were at the Olympics. Otherwise it was awesome!!!!
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Kate M
2/11/2014 11:52:22 pm
I really liked your idea of the paragraph being in the sister's point of view. It incorporated both the specatators point of view and an athlete's point of view. Perhaps you could have added more description but overall yours was very creative!
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Jemma W.
2/10/2014 06:39:41 am
I came from the small town of Russell. Just east of Ottawa. I have to admit I am pretty good at hockey but never did I ever think I’d make it all the way. Yet here I am backstage at the opening ceremonies for the 2014 Sochi winter Olympics. Just waiting here I finally realize how jittery I am, now my palms are starting to sweat. I sense shivers running up and down my spine. What If I drop the flag? What an embarrassment that’d be! C’mon keep yourself together, you’ll be fine. Alright here we go now, time to show the world what Canada’s all about. As I enter the stadium I can see thousands upon thousands of people. Cheering, jumping, and waving their flags. Dressed to represent their homeland. Remember now, just put one foot in front of the other. I’m trying to locate my parents in this giant sea of colour. With no luck finding them I continue on forward with all of Canada behind me.
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Calum Patrick
2/12/2014 12:07:02 am
I thought it was a great idea to write this in a first person perspective, I though it was well written and I felt like I was there. I would have liked to see what happens next. I feel like it was cut short.
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Marleine O.
2/10/2014 08:03:42 pm
Athlete's POV
It’s been a long time coming. A good fifteen years of eating, sleeping, and breathing figure skating. Everyone behind me was getting pumped for this occasion, screaming, yelling, chanting. We were the representatives of team Canada in this year’s winter Olympics, and we were ready to go out.
We stepped out into the night, illuminated trillions of differently coloured lights like the yards of your competitive neighbours and their christmas decorations, making the drive down your street fifteen times more blinding. That, but more beautiful.
We could hear our country’s name being announced in several accents over the hundreds of loudspeakers at once, over the sound of us plus millions of other cheers.
I put all my strength into waving our flag, sweat beads on my forehead, my stomach had gotten so fluttery it didn't even feel like it was there. Swift movements, an over sized figure 8. While everyone behind me was waving their tiny Canada day-like flags. All attention on me, the flag bearer. And I liked it, the thrill of everyone cheering for us. It was incredible how many people were there. With all eyes on us, including the millions of people who were watching us at home.
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Alyssa R.
2/10/2014 09:38:19 pm
You're paragraph was very descriptive. I especially love the part where you wrote about the country's name being announced in different accents. That was very creative!
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Kevin M
2/12/2014 12:06:10 am
Great detail and I like the accent comment about the announcer!
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Mirandah H
2/10/2014 09:34:29 pm
I was finally here, at the olympic. waiting for the opening ceremony, i was excited and eager to see how creative they’ve become. as the ceremony started, i watched intently, curiously, to witness the ceremony first hand.
The ceremony was absolutely ravishing. the lighting effects, floor work, everything was just stunning. when the ceremony was over i was excitedly waiting for the winter sporting events to start so i could cheer for Canada until the end.
All of the athletes were amazing this year for Canada. There were really good athletes all together but I believe Canada had the best ones. I found Larisa Yurikow was by far the best skier I'd seen, I would be disappointed if she didn't place.
When it was all done and over, I had already lost my voice from all the cheering, but it was worth it. The Olympics was an irreplaceable experience that I'm happy I was so lucky to be able to watch in person.
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Alyssa R.
2/10/2014 09:42:20 pm
I really liked the descriptive words you used. The vocabulary was rich. The area I think you can improve on is checking your work for any grammatical errors such as not having the I's capitalized.
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Mya W-S c:
2/11/2014 11:51:49 pm
Mirandah, you did great. c:
I really like the ideas you came up with. I think you need to work on proper spelling and grammar though. :3
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Isaac F
2/12/2014 12:14:19 am
I thought that you used adjectives and descriptive words really well, and I could imagine what you were writing about easier with those descriptions, but one thing to work on for next time, would be to use proper spelling and grammar.
Hafsa
2/20/2014 12:11:25 am
great job it was very well written just look over spelling errors.
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Karlie P
2/10/2014 09:38:28 pm
I’m 23 years old, and finished my last year of university in 2013. Last year, in 2013, I was also asked to join Canada in the 2014 winter Olympics in Sochi. I’ve been asked to compete in the women's snowboarding half pipe competition, and i was shocked, it has been my dream ever since I started snowboarding. But compared to most of the athletes I’ve met, I started snowboarding a lot later than them. I started when I was 12, while most started at ages 6-7. The emotions I’m feeling right now, watching the opening ceremonies, is something I’ve never felt before. Excitement, anxiousness, the nervous shivers. Everything mixed together, it was an incredible experience. This is my first time in the olympics, of course I’ve watched them on TV, but being there is a completely different experience. And I only hope I get the chance to do it again. Now I just can’t wait for my competition day, and I hope to bring a medal home for Canada!
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Erin W
2/12/2014 12:02:40 am
I really liked how you talked about the age you started snowboarding at, it was really good! Maybe nect time use some more detail. Good job!
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murray
2/10/2014 10:42:20 pm
The Athlete At The Sochi Olympics
The Canadian athlete at the Olympics starts to have an anxious look on their face as they walk onto the ski hill. As he reaches the top he starts to get butterflies in his stomach the athlete starts to shake his hands the nervousness is taking the best of him he looks like he might back out but he keeps his calm. As he goes to grind on a rail the board slips but he keeps on going when he lands it the crowd cheers but he knows that he messed up, the first jump is crazy 30 feet high and pure fear the athlete try’s to execute the trick but he doesn’t know were he is going he falls the snow isn’t soft the snow is like pure concrete. As he gets up he try’s to complete the run without messing up again. As the judges speak the intensity starts to build even more the athlete hears “and he completes it with a solid 360-tail grab” in his mind he knows that he might have a chance but in reality his dreams might come to a stop. The score was a 75 out of 100 but that will bring him down to 14th place a solid place but just not enough to keep him going to the next round.
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Ruhollah N.
2/12/2014 12:11:54 am
I liked how the guy made mistakes but you could have made the guy come in 1st, 2nd or 3rd place
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Alyssa R.
2/11/2014 11:50:50 pm
Athlete
My heart pounded as our team waited to walk on next. The announcer said “Canada.” The crowd erupted into a round of cheering and applause. I couldn’t help but smile and wave as we walked into the stadium in Sochi. We continued walking when it finally dawned on me that I was competing in the Olympics. The sea of red and white around me gave me a warm feeling of pride. It was unreal to actually be here in Sochi in the opening ceremony. I remember watching the ceremony at home on T.V. wishing I was there. So many years of waiting, hoping and training had finally payed off. I was super excited to compete in my event and to cheer on my fellow Canadian athletes.
I look around the stadium and I realize that I will be competing against the best of the best. The nervous feeling swoops in again. My palms are sweaty and butterflies flutter around in my stomach. I look for the other countries I will go up against. My eyes sweep the stadium and land on a Canadian fan holding a sign and cheering. My heart swells in happiness. I’m not in this alone, I have my whole country behind me.
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Kate M
2/12/2014 12:13:08 am
I thought you had so much increcible details that it really felt like I was feeling those emotions. Your variety of descriptive words brought a very professional and vivide paragraph. Your paragraph srtucutre could have been more profound and clean but either than that I really enjoyed your paragraph! Well done! :)
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Ruhollah N.
2/11/2014 11:55:02 pm
As I walked down to the stadium for my next event I looked at the crowd and all I heard was “Canada” from every direction and all I could see was red and white all over the stadium. For a second I wondered what flag that was and I whispered to myself “ It’s my country’s flag” all I could do was smile because all these people at this time came here to see me win the gold medal and bring it back home with me, but it was then that I started to feel a bit nervous, I felt butterflies in my stomach and it was also hard to breath but I had to go forward where all the competitors are. I looked at the people who I was going to compete against and I felt happy and a bit scared because what if I don’t win and come in last place and what if I get hurt or break something, at that moment I had second thoughts about doing my event.
Finally it was my turn, I felt pretty confident because there was a chance that I could come in first place and so I went and did my event. Once I finished all the Canadians started cheering and waving their flags. I was happy that it was finally over and I didn’t care what place I came in, the only thing that I was thinking about was my country and all the support the Canadians in the crowd gave me.
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Humza F.
2/12/2014 12:07:35 am
Good job saying how you felt but you should say how you did and make sure to indent at the beginning of your paragraphs.
I am waiting in the Fisht stadium, the opening ceremony is about to begin. It has been such a long journey to get here, but I know it will be worth it when I take home gold. The lights dim, Everyone goes silent. You can hear everyone breathing. My palms are sweating, there are butterflies in my stomach. My heart is beating fast. Everyone in the arena is anticipating the start of the only time in years when all countries can come together and compete. This is something big, more than just some competition. It it the olympics. The countdown starts. 5… 4… 3… 2… 1… BOOM. The crowd is going insane now. The lights go on, The music is loud, and the performance begins. My nervousness goes away and now I feel alive. I am prepared to make my country proud.
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Isaac F
2/12/2014 12:05:44 am
SOCHI OLYMPICS ASSIGNMENT
My name is Martin St. Louis and I will be competing in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, for Team Canada’s men’s hockey team. I originally was cut from the team, until my Tampa Bay teammate, Steven Stamkos announced that he couldn’t play in the olympics, because he hadn’t recovered enough from his broken leg. Team Canada’s head coach and general manager, Mike Babcock and Steve Yzerman had to find a replacement, and I was chosen to represent my country.
When I first received this news, I felt many different emotions. I was obviously very happy, because having the opportunity to represent your country at the olympics, is a once in a lifetime chance. I also felt sorry. Sorry for my teammate and close friend, Steven Stamkos. I can’t imagine making the team and then later, finding out that you can’t compete, because of an injury. I was also feeling a little pressured, because I’ll be playing with some of the best hockey players in the world, and I’m taking one of their spots. But I have no doubt and I know I can help lead this team to a gold medal.
I would lastly like to wish Steven his best wishes in his recovery, because we’re not only going to miss him in the Team Canada locker room, but also the Tampa Bay locker room.
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Erin W
2/12/2014 12:05:57 am
As the athletes entered the stadium, the whole room started to heat up. Not only was it packed with people, but everybody was jumping and cheering. I wonder if you could hear us from outside? You probably could, there wasn’t one person who wasn’t screaming at the top of their lungs. Ever since I was a little kid, all I wanted to do was go and see the olympics live. Now that i was finally here, it was everything and more, that I had hoped it to be. Just imagine being on of the athletes, millions of people from all around the world, coming together to watch you and a bunch of other athletes compete for their countries. As the Canadian team entered the stadium, people went crazy. Behind me a lady broke down crying, I’m guessing her kid was on the team, but she could just really like Canada. As they waved and smiled at the crowed, I got butterflies in my stomach, my heart started to pound and I felt slightly dizzy. Mark Mcmorris smiling up at me was the last thing i remembered, before I passed out. This feeling was truly amazing.
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Karlie P
2/12/2014 12:12:18 am
I really liked your paragraph, I liked how you were a spectator instead of an athlete! Although you could've used a little more detail and explained more how you were feeling instead of other people! Over all great job(:
I finally made it! After taking a long flight from Toronto, and waiting to get my ticket. Here was in Fisht Stadium, that was about to host the opening ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. The sense of anticipation and excitement in the arena was to the point where I couldn’t handle it anymore. I wanted the ceremony to start because I wanted to see what the Olympic team had created for the opening ceremony. I was also excited to watch the India and Canada team walk out to thousands of people to begin their test which they have been preparing for their whole lives. As the first athletes stepped out clutching their home countrys’ flags, I felt pride and joy for all teams because they put in years of hard work and dedication. The whole journey was worth it just for this moment!
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Ali Patel
2/12/2014 12:22:10 am
I feel very lucky and honoured to be amongst the Canadian athletes of the 2014 winter olympic games. I am an ice hockey player at the olympic games in Sochi, Russia. I can hear the crowd screaming and shouting from the stands. As I walk on to the ice rink, all scared and nervous with the rest of the hockey team, my heart thumps very fast, I feel like peeing my pants and my mind tells me “ Ali your a man, don’t be scared”. As I get ready for the faceoff my body starts to shiver, but I maintain control by focusing and telling myself that I represent Canada and that I tried so hard to get on this level. Once I win the faceoff I pass behind me to my teammate and thats when the game starts. Eventually we won the game and kept winning games. We had the longest hockey game winning streak in winter olympic history. We had stayed in first place and all of us ended up as gold medalists. We were the happiest Canadians on the planet. This was also my first olympic experience and the best. My hard work payed off and I just hope that I can go to the next olympics and the olympics after that……….
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Bruce Peynado
2/12/2014 12:29:55 am
My Trip to Sochi
It was a cold night in Canada and I was having trouble sleeping. This didn’t happen often but there was a reason this time. I was chosen to go to Sochi to watch the Olympics. Out of hundreds of thousands of contestants I was the lucky one. After wondering about what types of things I would experience I finally drifted to sleep. I was awoken early next morning from the jolting noise of my alarm clock. Unlike most days I wasn’t disappointed, I was ecstatic. I showered and ate a quick breakfast then rushed to the airport to catch my flight. We were just outside the Russian border when we began experiencing turbulence, I didn’t think much of this until the Pilot I heard that we would have to make an emergency landing. I started to sweat and worry, not just about my safety but about if I was still going to be able to get to the opening ceremonies. My biggest worries were over, we quickly refueled and were back on our way. Once we landed in Sochi I Hopped in a taxi and reached the arena in ten minutes, just in time to see the dazzling lights of the fireworks explode into the air. My heart raced through the entire ceremony and I never wanted it to end. I reached my hotel which was a few blocks away and fell asleep instantly.
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John Oss
2/12/2014 09:08:18 am
Ski Jumper at the Olympics
I can feel it, my heart racing, sounding off like my own personal bass drum. Everything here is just edging me on, forcing me to do my best, if not better. I inch towards the gate, all the muscles in my body just aching to fly off the ramp and soar like the eagles. I glance at my skis and smile. All the hard work and practice was worth it. I looked up at the sky and immediately thought of my parents. I smiled, if only they could see me now. Not just them of course, but everyone that’s helped me get to this point. I could never do this on my own, and for that I owe them my gratitude. I blink hard and adjust my goggles. My thanks could wait, for now I’ll need to concentrate. I jump off the bar and throw my arms behind me, the jump speeding into my reach. This is it.
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Brandon R.
2/12/2014 10:44:35 am
At the 2014 Olympics
Wow. The day had finally come. I was so excited to be here at the sochi 2104 winter olympics! The athletes looked ready, or maybe that was nervousness. Either way they had play their best. Being a spectator I clearly had a favourite team--and that team was Canada.I felt like a was an actual athlete I was so close to the ice. I could feel the chill coming from the arena as the two teams skated onto the ice, preparing for the hockey game. Team Canada against Team Finland. The arena went silent for the anthems. The respect for the two countries was impeccable. Even people from opposite countries were being respectful for the anthems. As the puck dropped and the game began, the excitement was crazy. The players rushed to keep the puck in the other teams zone but both teams were amazing and co-ordinated. The first goal was scored and Finland took the lead, but not far bhind, Canada tied it 1-1. The second period went with no score from either team but some amazing plays. Into the third period both teams still needed a goal. I was coming down to the last minute, and just before everyone thought it was going into overtime, Canada scored with 00:34 left on the clock! The gold medal was ours-- well theirs actually. But anyways that was my day at the 2014 Sochi Olympic Games!
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Saraid H.
2/19/2014 11:54:43 pm
I leaned forward in my seat in anticipation. “C’mon, c’mon! You little bugger, make the jump.” I whispered under my breath. Jerry gave a loud obnoxious hoot as the boy tumbled off his snowboard and landed in the snow. “AHAH, might as well hand me the cash now, you got no chance of winning” Jerry drawled, the stink of alcohol flowing of his breath. I clenched my fists, knowing that my wallet will take a significant hit if I lose this bet. I took a long gulp of my Captain Morrigans, staring at the screen as my champion got bronze. I took a long swig, and took out my wallet, my hope morphing into disappointment and anger. Jerry took his time counting the cash, rubbing it in my face. “Woo! You make it too easy for me Joe! Guess who’s gonna have a good ol’ time at the casino tonight!” Jerry hooted ordering another beer. I slammed my fist down on the bar, and climbed down from the stool heading toward my car, jerry’s laughter ringing in my ears.
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Hafsa
2/20/2014 12:03:35 am
Great job
your introduction was well done
try working on making a new paragraph when someone else talks.
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Hafsa.I
2/19/2014 11:56:55 pm
2014 OLYMPICS ATHLETE (10-15 sentences)
It was starting I finally felt like i made it. My parents right beside me, and old people fighting for the worst reasons ever right behind me and everyones cameras flashing everywhere i didn’t understand why people were taking pictures when they could just go to the internet and find pictures. But i didn’t really care because the only thing that matters was that i was here. the first person up was a girl i thought that she was flying a kite but it looked like the kite was making her fly. It was pretty cool it wasn’t something you see every day. But after her performance we all had to stand for the national anthem, I stood but that was it I didn’t know the lyrics to the national anthem. After a while only through half way through all the performances i got tired and fell asleep. and the i heard a really loud sound that woke me up and it turned out to be fireworks and i didn’t really get any sleep i don’t think anyone could because it’s loud and no one could expect quiet because its a large stadium where people can be loud. But in the end i was happy i love seeing fireworks and it was a great ending just like this paragraph. THE END!
By:HAFSA
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Saraid H.
2/20/2014 12:00:23 am
Wow you could really picture the atmosphere around your character! Just remember to use commas! :)
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Hafsa
2/20/2014 12:05:21 am
Thank you
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