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Sample Realistic Story
Josh’s story centers on a time when he was at bat in a baseball game. In the story, he is called Rob and is under great pressure. How does he handle it? Which parts of this story do you think really happened to Josh?
A Dream Hit
Setting the scene The score was tied 8 to 8 in the bottom of the ninth, with bases loaded and two outs. If Rob could just get a hit, the Terriers would win.
Stating the problem But he’d never gotten a hit in his life.
Building tension He stepped up to the plate, tapped the bat on the sole of his shoe, and lifted it. Here came the pitch. Rob couldn’t even see the ball.
“Stee-rike 1!” crowed the ump.