Read the rubric, look at the underlined key words and answer the questions, then write your story. Follow the plan in Ex. 2. A teenage magazine has asked its readers to take part…
Read the rubric, look at the underlined key words and answer the questions, then write your story. Follow the plan in Ex. 2. A teenage magazine has asked its readers to take part in the annual short story competition • • entitled It happened to me. Write your story for the competition (110-120 words). 1 What are you going to write? Who for? 2 What kind of story will you write? 3 Who will the main characters) be? 4 When/Where will the story take place? 5 What will the events be? List them in chronological order. 6 What will the climax event be? 7 What will happen in the end? 8 How will the main characters) feel in the end?
Story Preparation
What are you going to write? Who for?
- I will write a personal narrative for a teenage magazine's short story competition titled "It Happened to Me."
What kind of story will you write?
- I will write a reflective and emotional story about overcoming a challenge and discovering inner strength.
Who will the main characters be?
- The main character will be a 16-year-old girl named Sarah, and her supportive best friend, Mia.
When/Where will the story take place?
- The story takes place during the summer in a small town known for its beautiful lake.
What will the events be? List them in chronological order.
- Sarah feels overwhelmed by expectations to excel in school.
- Mia encourages Sarah to join a sailing camp at the lake.
- Sarah struggles at first but gradually learns to sail.
- A storm hits during a group sailing event, putting everyone at risk.
- Sarah leads her team to safety, using her newfound skills and confidence.
What will the climax event be?
- The climax will be during the storm when Sarah must make quick decisions to keep her friends safe.
What will happen in the end?
- After the storm, Sarah realizes her capabilities and embraces her own identity, gaining confidence.
How will the main characters feel in the end?
- Sarah will feel proud and empowered, while Mia will feel happy for her friend's growth.
Story: It Happened to Me
Last summer, I felt drowning under the pressure of school expectations, but everything changed when my best friend Mia suggested I join a sailing camp by the lake. Reluctantly, I signed up. The first few days were tough; I struggled to keep the boat steady and felt like a failure.
Then, one afternoon, a sudden storm rolled in. Waves crashed around us, and panic set in among my fellow campers. But in that moment, I remembered my training and took charge, guiding everyone back to shore safely.
Emerging from the chaos, I felt a rush of pride. I had faced my fears and come out stronger. That day at the lake taught me to believe in myself, and for the first time, I felt truly free.
