Tell a story using the topic noted above regarding something that happened to you in your workplace, school environment, or community. Remember, this is about one specific event. Do not write that you hated or loved high school because that is a generality about your feelings. Instead, write about a specific event and why/how it impacted you. Have an engaging, exciting title and introduction. (Grab the reader!) Have a clear focus throughout the essay. Include details where you let the story unfold naturally. Include all of the important details—who, what, where, when, and why. Conclude with a summation of the essay and perhaps a question or idea that leaves the reader with something to consider.