ENTREPRENEURSHIP FICTIONAL STORY ASSIGNMENT

Points Possible = 100

Due Date = ___________________________________________

Directions:
To successfully complete this assignment you will have to write a 10 page fictional story about how you became a successful entrepreneur. As you became this great businessman/businesswoman you also topped Bill Gates to become the richest person in the world. You must tell the story of your triumphs and the mistakes you made along the way. What have you learned on this adventure to the top?

Keys to Success:
o Write this story in the first person.
o Make sure you are telling a progressive story.
o Include humor and/or romance to make the story more interesting for the reader.
o Select a company and products that you really like. That will make it easier for you to write about.
o Include business and marketing terminology in your writing. Feel free to use textbooks to look up proper terms.
o Have someone proofread your paper. (Peer, teacher, parent, etc.)
o Be creative and be original.
o Have fun.

Grading Criteria
The story is at least 10 pages in length. (Typed and double spaced, 12 pt. font)	Yes	Unclear	No
The story is written in first person.	Yes	Unclear	No
The story is interesting to read.	Yes	Unclear	No
The story includes humor and/or romance.	Yes	Unclear	No
The story includes proper business and marketing terminology.	Yes	Unclear	No
The story is creative and original.	Yes	Unclear	No
The story clearly states the company and products you sell.	Yes	Unclear	No
The story progresses logically.	Yes	Unclear	No
The story tells about the triumphs you’ve had.	Yes	Unclear	No
The story tells about the mistakes you’ve made.	Yes	Unclear	No
Yes = 10 Points Unclear = 5 Points No = 0 Points

Shane Thomas
Chantilly High School
Chantilly VA