Skeleton Story

Skeleton story (simple sentences / outline) 1. It was the middle of the night. 2. The weather was stormy. *3. Ned couldn't sleep. 4. He was hungry. 5. He got out of bed. 6. He went to the kitchen. 7. The switch didn't work. 8. The electricity was out. 9. He opened the refridgerator. *10. Suddenly, he heard a noise behind him. 11. He didn't turn around. 12. Something touched his shoulder. 13. He was scared. 14. He hesitated. 15. Then a voice spoke. *16. It was his wife. 17. She was hungry too.

More creative, using details and imagery from the five senses: Ned opened his eyes and looked at the glowing light on his digital alarm clock. It was 2:30 a.m. The wind outside was blowing fiercely. The thunder sounded like a huge drum, and lightning flashed every few seconds. Ned couldn't sleep. . . .

Task

Rewrite the skeleton story from the left using more complex sentences and details.
The first few lines have been written for you on the right. *Some sentences can be
left the same as the original, for variety's sake.