In this activity, you will write a short story using what you’ve learned from reading Jack London’s "How to Build a Fire" about
wilderness survival. Part A
Begin your story with an interesting introduction. The introduction contains your story’s exposition. It should describe where you were, what conditions you were in, and what your initial concerns were.
Tip! Use sensory details to illustrate the harsh conditions. Use your initial concerns to set up your story’s conflict.
I once hiked on my own in the Alaskan wilderness. My first mistake was waiting until late in the afternoon to head back into town. It was already cold and would only get colder. The cold wind blowing against my face made my skin feel tight and as brittle as fragile glass. I knew every step back to town, but everything looked different covered in freshly falling snow. The woods were quiet . . . too quiet.
One time I went on a hike alone in the Alaskan wilderness. The first mistake that I made was that I was waiting until late afternoon to head back into town. It was already really cold and it kept on getting colder and colder. The freezing cold wind kept on blowing against my face. That made my skin feel so tight and feel so fragile as glass. Every step that I took back to town looked so different being covered in fresh snow. I knew that the woods were quiet too quiet.
