A challenge faced by a student athlete
How some hikers dealt with an unexpected storm
A child from a small village or town experiencing a large city for the first time
How a teenager got his town or community to do something important
Portfolio Requirements:
Must be about 1 of the 4 topics listed above
Your narrative must be your own words & ideas, 100% original
Your narrative must be at least 400 words
Your narrative must include dialogue.
Your narrative must have a clear organization, starting with the exposition & ending with a resolution. It should follow the elements of a plot diagram.
Your narrative must be submitted in MLA format.
The whistle blew, signaling the end of another intense practice for Sarah, a dedicated student athlete on her high school track team. As she gathered her belongings and prepared to head home, her coach approached her with a concerned expression. "Sarah, I know you've been working hard to improve your times for the upcoming meet, but I need to talk to you about something important," he said, pulling her aside.
Sarah's heart sank as she listened to her coach explain that due to a scheduling conflict, the track meet had been rescheduled to the same day as her final exams. As a student athlete, Sarah faced the challenge of balancing her academic responsibilities with her commitment to her team. She knew how important this meet was for her future athletic career, but she also understood the importance of her education.
After a sleepless night of weighing her options, Sarah made the difficult decision to prioritize her academics and skip the meet. She knew it was the right choice, but it still weighed heavily on her mind as she watched her teammates compete without her.
As Sarah focused on her exams and pushed herself to excel in the classroom, she couldn't help but feel a sense of disappointment at missing out on the meet. However, as she immersed herself in her studies, she realized that this setback was just another challenge to overcome in her journey as a student athlete.
Despite the disappointment of missing the meet, Sarah channeled her energy into her academics and finished her exams with flying colors. Her hard work paid off when she received a letter of acceptance to her dream college, where she would continue her track career while pursuing a degree in sports management.
Looking back on the experience, Sarah realized that sometimes challenges are opportunities in disguise. While she may have missed out on that one meet, she gained valuable lessons in time management, prioritization, and perseverance that would serve her well both on and off the track.
As Sarah stood on the podium at her college meet, listening to the cheers of her teammates and supporters, she knew that every challenge she faced as a student athlete had only made her stronger. And as she looked ahead to future competitions and academic endeavors, she knew she was more than ready to take on whatever challenges came her way.