Myself

“Now class, your homework tonight is to write a story about something that really matters
to you, maybe a pet, or a family member”. Zack whined, while the rest of the class excitedly
got out of their chairs to approve their topics with Mr. Turrfis. Zack stood behind. He hated
writing. Science was what he did. He loved the plants and planets, and everything in between.
He sulked home, trying to think of a topic for his story. Maybe he should write about his friend,
Marcus. Or better, he thought, I could ask Marcus what to write about. Zach raced to his
friend’s house. Luckily, he was home.”Marcus”, he said “I really need your help. I have to write
a story about something special but I don’t know what” He let it all out in one breath. “Well”,
his friend commented “maybe you should write about a sport, but try to make it funny” and on
that last note, Zach hopped out the door to begin his story. When he got home, he prepared
a piece of paper. His pencil hovered over the paper, but still no ideas came to mind. Finally,
he gave up and wrote his science essay instead. He slouched onto the couch and turned on
the Discovery channel. Around 11:00, he was still watching man vs. wild and had completely
forgotten about the story. His mom barged into the room. “And what do you think you are
doing young man, staying up late watching TV without your homework done “she exclaimed.”I
forgot about it” he protested, but his mom didn’t buy it. “Come over here, and grab a piece of
paper on the way”. Her tone had softened. “What the best thing that ever happened to you,
and who made it happen” his mom asked.”I guess the best thing that ever happened to me is
that I was born, so I guess I’m really special. I’ll write a story about myself. Maybe something
that happened to me recently. I’ll write a story about today” he reached out for his pencil and
began the story. “Now class, your homework tonight is to write a story about something special
to you………….

-Riley
Age 10