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Write-a-Story Contest with Jennifer A. Nielsen

This year’s annual story-writing contest features three fabulous first lines by author Jennifer A. Nielsen.

From the November 2019 Issue

Learning Objective: to write an original work of short fiction  

Featured Skill: Narrative Writing,
Common Core Standards
  • Anchor Standards
    W.3
  • Grade 6
    W.6.3
  • Grade 7
    W.7.3
  • Grade 8
    W.8.3
TEKS Standards
  • Grade 6
    6.14; 6.15a
  • Grade 7
    7.14; 7.15a
  • Grade 8
    8.14a; 8.15a

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Famous author Jennifer A. Nielsen needs YOU!

Jennifer A. Nielsen wrote three first lines to stories that don’t yet exist. Choose your favorite line, and turn it into a fantastic work of fiction.

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