Love Burns

A story about Amalia and Willow, who are best friends and visit each other for the first time. However, they both seem to be hiding something. This story is inspired by “Far From the Tree” by Robin Benway, built from the starting questions of “What does it mean to be a family” and “How does family affect one’s identity?” Far From the Tree not only changed my definition of family (which influenced this story), but I used story-telling techniques like dialogue and thoughtshots, which was also inspired by Robin Benway.

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When the game stands tall.

This story is inspired by Robin Benways far from the tree. Benways Far from the Tree has inspired me to write my own multi-narrative story about family impact. My story is about 3 brothers in the NFl and their journey and battles. This story took a lot of hard work and time, Down in the story will be some heartbroken moments and moments that will make you understand why family is so important.

English Story

Pieces of the Puzzle

This story is about two estranged siblings, Liz and Rob, that don’t speak to each other for years. When Liz has a baby on the way, she decides to reach out to Rob, which eventually leads to their reunion. The main idea of this story is that if you love someone, you will always hold a piece of their heart. This story is inspired by “Far From the Tree” because they both answer the question of what it means to be a family.

Pieces of the Puzzle

Life Isn't Always What It Seems

My project is basically about a family of three that are from Italia a mom, dad, and daughter they all have had different situations growing up, and then dad and mom have had it the worst. Growing up Omertas (daughter) dad Romeo, dad abused him severely and was a drinking addict it plays a big deal on Romeo with him personally and as a parent, it costs him to do things his father does but also his dad wasn’t really there for him so it’s hard for him to be there and show Omerta he really cares for her. Now Sofia is the mom her mother left at birth so has never ever really known her mom and her dad never really expressed anything about her so she doesn’t know how to be a mom and be there for Omerta for things girls and young ladies go through which makes Omerta really sad and a conversation they have towards the end shows that prescriptive. This is inspired by Benway because we see how grace felt about not knowing her mom and how she wanted to be there for her kid after she gave her up and Joaquin and how he feels about his mom It is inspired because like Benway I will show the huge effect having or at least not thinking you have a parent that loves and cares for you plays a big role on your character. And one more thing just like Joaquin and his therapist and about how he feels unwanted I will show how a nonfamily member makes him feel protected and safe and the same thing with grace and rafe.

Life Isn't Always What It Seems by Yauri Pressley.

Special Holiday

Oliver and Charlotte are two of the best cousins they know. Their excitement grows for the holiday that’s just right around the corner, except. They know that with the holidays a bonus of embarrassment comes along. My story was inspired by Robin Benway due to the fact that Benway put emotion and organization into her book.

English Benchmark Story (1)