Write a 5 paragraph narrative that fills in a story gap for the book Rebound by Kwame Alexander in the point of view of Charlie.
Assignment Requirements:
Our goal will be to write a 5 paragraph narrative by:
Crafting a hook to grab the reader’s attention
Establishing a consistent point of view and narrator
Introducing your central characters and using dialogue to develop them throughout the story
Introducing your setting
Providing context or background information that will support your story
Developing a plot, complete with a beginning, rising action, conflict, climax, falling action, and resolution
It was the summer before high school, and I had big dreams of making the basketball team and impressing everyone with my skills on the court. But things hadn't been going my way lately. My shots were off, my dribbling was sloppy, and I just couldn't seem to get in the groove. Coach had been riding me hard, pushing me to be better, but it only seemed to make things worse. I needed a break.
One day, while walking through the park, I stumbled upon a group of older guys playing pickup basketball. They were smooth, confident, and their game was on point. I stood there watching in awe, wishing I could be as good as them. That's when I saw him - a tall, lanky guy with a killer crossover and a killer shot. His name was JB, and he had a swagger that I could only dream of.
I watched JB play for hours, studying his every move, trying to absorb his skill through osmosis. Finally, he noticed me standing there and motioned for me to come join the game. I was nervous, but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to play with someone as talented as him. As the game progressed, JB took me under his wing, giving me pointers and encouraging me to trust my instincts. By the end of the day, I felt like a different player - more confident, more determined.
Over the next few weeks, JB became my mentor, pushing me to work harder, practice longer, and believe in myself. With his guidance, I improved leaps and bounds, and when tryouts rolled around, I was ready. I stepped onto the court with a new sense of purpose and a fire in my belly. I played my heart out, giving it everything I had, and when the final roster was posted, I couldn't believe my eyes. I had made the team.
As I walked off the court that day, a smile spread across my face. I had come a long way from that lost kid in the park, thanks to JB. He had shown me that with hard work, determination, and a little bit of swagger, anything was possible. And as I looked ahead to the future, I knew that no matter what challenges came my way, I would always rebound stronger than before.