24. After-School Activities

Gap-fill exercise

After school, Debra had a routine that made afternoons exciting and enriching. Every day, she would straight to the local library. Debra loved to and explore different worlds through books. The librarian, . Johnson, always had a friendly smile and a recommendation for her. After her library visit, Debra head to the nearby park, where she met friends. They would play on the swings, climb , and share stories of their school day.

On and Thursdays, Debra had art class. She had natural talent for painting and drawing. Her art encouraged her creativity. Her parents proudly displayed her at home. Friday afternoons were reserved for community . Debra, along with other students, would visit the animal shelter. She loved spending time with the and cats, and helping to find them permanent .

Debra's after-school activities not only brought her joy, also taught her valuable life lessons about the of reading, the importance of friendship, and the of giving back to the community.