Writing a Story — 17

You have 60 minutes to complete the task.

Write a short story based on an episode from school life.

In your story:

1. Follow the rules of short story writing;
2. Use direct and / or indirect speech;
3. Describe feelings and emotions;
4. Make an unexpected ending;
5. Use the following words at least once:
   • play truant
   • cheat sheet
   • detention
   • dunce
   • terrific

Write 220–250 words.