Read the short story “The Roller Coaster.”: https://www.commonlit.org/en/texts/the-roller-coaster

Based on information in the story, write a response to the following:

Explain how Hudson’s changing thoughts regarding riding the roller coaster contribute to the development of a theme about confronting one’s fears. Write a well-organized informational essay that uses specific evidence from the text to support your answer.

Remember to:

Clearly state your controlling idea
Organize your writing
Develop your ideas in detail
Use evidence from the story in your response
Use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar