Jake wrote a story about a woman who goes sailing alone
for the first time after taking sailing lessons. The woman
needs to sail a small sailboat to the middle of a lake and
back to shore in order to earn her sailing certification.
Read the conclusion Jake wrote for his story.
When Constance realized that the gentle breezes had died
down, she began to panic. Her hands and knees shook,
and she started to sweat. She tried everything she could
think of, but she could not get the sail to fill with air.
Constance decided to call her sailing instructor with her
cell phone and ask for a tow back to shore.
The conclusion includes details to help readers imagine
the events. Readers will be satisfied because Constance
gets back to shore.
The conclusion does not provide a resolution to
Constance's problem. Readers will wonder if Constance
gets saved and if she earns her sailing certification.
The conclusion is logical because Constance's success
is dependent on the wind. Readers will be disappointed
that Constance was not successful in the end, but they
will think her actions make sense.
The conclusion provides a satisfying resolution because
it makes sense that Constance has her cell phone with
her. Readers will feel confident that Constance will try to
earn her certification again.

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