“The Worst Birthday”- start at the end of the story. Continue the story for a minimum of 250 words. Remember, it is important to keep the characters and story as it has already been told. You can add to these within reason. Also, if you’ve seen the movie or read the book, try to take it a different way. (Directions are 92 words) “Harry crossed to his bedroom on tiptoe, slipped inside, closed the door, and turned to collapse on his bed.”

“The trouble was, there was already someone sitting on it.”