What happened?  List actions in chronological order.

1. My brothers and I were getting dressed

2. We had to do our chores and got yelled at

3. We left to go on our church bus

4.  We ran away and called our sister

English 9 only needs three steps.

Where did it happen?    Describe the setting.

• city and state: Whittier, Ca to Logan Heights
• building: My apartment
• room:  #10, single room
• furniture: Two beds, and a couch

Who was involved?  List and describe the characters present.

you

• appearance: Short
• actions: Followed along, talked to grandmother
• speech: Sang as we left, scared

character A

• appearance: “Father figure”, cut
• actions: Set it up, was whooped, called sister
• speech: agreed  everything would be O.K. and called sister

character B

• appearance: Skinny, “middle brother,” ALL geeks
• actions: Saved us clothes, did chores
• speech: not much, sang

When did it happen? Explain how long ago it took place.

• year: 2006
• month and/or season: April
• time of day: 8:30-9:30
• your age: 11

Why did you select this event?

• I selected this, because... this event caused the most change in my life.

How did it change you?

• At first I was scared, but afterward I was happy.  I realized everything happens for a reason.