Writing a Short Story

  • Beginning

    Exposition
    Characters: James, Zack, Zack's mom
    Setting: present day, during volleyball tryouts
    Conflict: James and Zack are great friends, but James is a better athlete.
  • Middle

    Rising Action
    1. James makes the team, but Zack does not.
    2. Zack tries out for a different team.
    3. Zack makes the team.
  • Middle

    Climax or Turning Point
    Zack's first game is against James and the Tigers. Everyone is surprised at how well Zack plays.
  • End

    Resolution
    Zack's team loses, but not before he receives praise from his good friend, James.