I want to learn how to write a personal statement: IMPORTANT... Check it! -Follow the steps to write a story ( introduction, body, conclusion) -Make a draft first -A good first page sets the tone -Describe variety of characters (nasty,and kind personalities) -Check spelling, grammar and vocabulary -Don´t leave any loose ends! I CAN… - Use an interesting setting I know well such as my village, school… - Introduce the detective and the culprit early in the story - Introduce the crime early in the story - Include at least one red herring - Describe the crime as sufficiently violent, as a murder - The story must be plausible - Set up the story to have points of conflicts - The detective solves the case using scientific and logical methods - The villain must be able to commit the crime - Help the reader solve the crime, give a satisfying ending.