I am in English 11 and have been asked by Mrs. Gilmore, the number one English teacher ever to be created, to write a short story. The idea is to create your own character, scene, setting, plot, and even world if you are that creative.
To begin, the easiest and most rewarding thing accomplished so far is the creation of my character, Chief Squatsalot. It is easy to just start with a thought and bring it to paper when the only rules is the length of the story. The reward is to know that i have successfully completed the first part in writing a detailed short story. To be rewarded for an easy assignment is amazing, even from the best teacher ever.
However the character was easy, the plot is a completely different story. Before you can start writing you have to think with the end in mind. For example, you can't expect your story to just fold out without knowing what will happen in the end. Details do not just connect themselves in the line you want without planning ahead. Therefore some forethought before writing will be followed by an optimum story.
Furthermore, my character, Chief Squatsalot, is an Indian chief of tribe Lotsoftrees. He is rather tall, with a built body tone and a little bit of an overextended stomach from all the offerings of food from his loyal tribesmen. The members of the tribe jump at his word, do anything and everything needed without a murmur of dissatisfaction, and most of all stand by him in good and bad times. The one detail of the Chief is his preference of clothing. A simple triangle of leather is worn at the waist and the rest is left bare for tanning purposes.
In conclusion, with the best teacher, easy writing conditions, and a mind full of thoughts, this short story will surely give me a passing grade followed by a nod of approval.
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