middle school short story contest

Once upon a time in a middle school, there was a shy girl named Lily. One day, there was a big art competition. Lily loved art but was too afraid to enter. Her friend, Tom, encouraged her. 'You're so talented, Lily!' he said. In the end, Lily took a deep breath and joined. She painted a beautiful landscape of the schoolyard at sunset. When the results came out, she won second place. Lily learned that with a little courage, she could achieve great things.

First, think of an interesting idea or theme, like a mystery in school or a friendship adventure. Then, create some simple but vivid characters, for example, a shy student and a bold one. Next, outline the plot with a beginning, middle, and end. The beginning should catch the reader's attention, like starting with a strange noise in the school hall. The middle can have some conflicts or challenges, such as the two friends having an argument. And the end should resolve the story, maybe they make up and learn a valuable lesson.

I don't know who wrote 'the contest short story' as the name is very general and there could be many short stories with such a title.

I'm not sure specifically as I don't know which 'the contest short story' you are referring to. It could be about a competition, perhaps a writing contest where the story itself is either the entry or about the experiences within the contest.

To win, make your story unique and engaging. Focus on a strong plot and well-developed characters.

From the Library to the Cafe The protagonist, Xiao Ming, is a middle school student. Because his parents are busy with work, he studies alone at home for a long time. One day, he accidentally discovered a mysterious library that contained many unknown stories and books. He began to indulge in the stories in the library and began to try to read all kinds of books by himself. As time passed, Xiaoming gradually found that reading was a very good way to learn. It could not only enrich his knowledge but also improve his reading comprehension ability. He began to read a large number of books of various types and gradually established his own views on literature and life. By chance, Xiao Ming went to a cafe and met an old man. The old man told Xiaoming that reading was a kind of spiritual enjoyment. Not only could it help him improve his academic performance, but it could also make him smarter and more thoughtful. From then on, Xiaoming began to read and learn more. His grades gradually improved, and his thoughts became more profound and rich. He realized that reading and studying were one of the most important things in life. It could not only make him better, but also give him a broader vision and a deeper life experience. [Story revelation: Reading and learning are one of the most important things in life. They can not only make you better, but also give you a broader vision and a deeper life experience.] Through reading and studying, we can gain more knowledge and wisdom to better deal with future challenges.

In 'The Dinner Party' short story, the middle school aspect could imply that it is targeted at a younger audience or it might be a story that students at middle school level can relate to. It could be about the first experiences of formal social gatherings like dinner parties for young people, including their nervousness, excitement, and the lessons they learn from such events.

In a middle school, there was a legend about a haunted locker. A new student didn't believe it. One night, she was staying late for a club activity. As she passed the row of lockers, she heard a strange scratching sound coming from the 'haunted' locker. She stopped and stared at it. The locker door slowly creaked open. Inside, there was a pair of old shoes that seemed to be filled with something dark. A cold wind blew through the hallway. She quickly ran away, her heart pounding. After that, she always avoided that locker.

One short middle school story could be about a shy student who finally finds the courage to join the school debate team. At first, he was really nervous and almost backed out. But with the encouragement of a kind teacher, he started to practice hard. In the end, he not only overcame his shyness but also gave an amazing speech in the debate, winning the respect of his classmates.

Start with a simple but interesting idea. Make your characters relatable and have a clear beginning, middle, and end. Keep the language simple and engaging.