Writing a Story This activity will help you meet these educational goals:

You will write a short story to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.

Directions
Read the instructions for this self-checked activity. Type in your response to each question, and check your answers. At the end of the activity, write a brief evaluation of your work.
Activity
In this activity, you will write a short story using what you’ve learned from reading Jack London’s "How to Build a Fire" about wilderness survival.

Part A
Begin your story with an interesting introduction. The introduction contains your story’s exposition. It should describe where you were, what conditions you were in, and what your initial concerns were.

Tip! Use sensory details to illustrate the harsh conditions. Use your initial concerns to set up your story’s conflict.