Juvenile CRIME Short Story Essay#2: Juvenile CRIME Short Story

#1: The Crime: What did this person do #1: The Crime: What did this person do? (has to be a type of murder—but can be 1st, 2nd, Voluntary Manslaughter or Involuntary Manslaughter or even self defense

#2: Did they really do it? Your story starts with your character in Jail… they have not been convicted yet… what are they thinking? Describe them here (name, personality)

#3: What happened. Have them “flashback” to the incident #3: What happened? Have them “flashback” to the incident. Who was involved and what was the crime? Include things like: the setting, other characters, the victim, the police, etc.

#4: Now what? Some new information comes to light… maybe their lawyer comes in to tell them? A new witness, new evidence, test results are back…?

#5: The Family Drama: family comes to visit and what happens #5: The Family Drama: family comes to visit and what happens? Do they cry? Are they angry? Have them talk and what do they say?

#6: The Plea Deal… the lawyer comes in and says that the Defense is going to offer them a deal if they plead guilty… do they take it? Why or why not?

#7: The Contemplation: Now your Main Character is sitting in Jail thinking… what will happen if they go to Jail? What kinds of things are they afraid of? What do they THINK will happen? (are they innocent?)

#8: The Trial: Describe what happens… how does the lawyer talk #8: The Trial: Describe what happens… how does the lawyer talk? Is there new evidence? What do the witnesses say? How does the Main Character feel during all this?

#9: The Final Result: what is the Verdict. How does the Character feel #9: The Final Result: what is the Verdict??? How does the Character feel? What do they do? What does their family do?

Essay#2: Final Draft 3 pages long Do three drafts: Rough Draft due Friday! Please include: Dialogue! Conflict!