The prompt ends with the two kids and the time capsule. This is where you begin your story. Things to include: · the same two kids (you may introduce more characters)

· description of the time capsule

· why they are being secretive

· what the secret meeting was about

· why New York City is in ruins (literally and/or figuratively)

· what they find in the capsule that gives them hope

Story Prompt: Read the following story prompt and think about how you will continue this story in your narrative.

It is March 15, in the year 2514. The people of former New York are in desperate

circumstances. They are being overrun, and they are losing hope. The banners proclaiming a

Free the Real NYC lie in the gutters, trampled by terrified and panicked citizens. Two teens–

or kidz, as they are called now– are on their way home from a secret meeting. As they walk

in the shadows to avoid detection, they both trip on a huge titanium cylinder. Etched into the

surface are a series of scratched-out words. The only words they can make out are, "he will prevail." They drag the heavy cylinder into a hidden alleyway and twist it open. The glow from

their flashlights reveals the contents of the cylinder. With gasps of relief, they look at each

other with hope in their eyes for the first time in years.

read this excerpt from “incidents in the life of a slave girl.”

i went about my evening work with trembling steps. mr. flint twice called from his chamber door to inquire why the house was not locked up. i replied that i had not done my work. "you have had time enough to do it," said he. "take care how you answer me! "

i shut all the windows, locked all the doors, and went up to the third story, to wait till midnight. how long those hours seemed, and how fervently i prayed that god would not forsake me in this hour of utmost need! i was about to risk everything on the throw of a die; and if i failed, o what would become of me and my poor children? they would be made to suffer for my fault.

at half past twelve i stole softly down stairs. i stopped on the second floor, thinking i heard a noise. i felt my way down into the parlor, and looked out of the window. the night was so intensely dark that i could see nothing. i raised the window very softly and jumped out. large drops of rain were falling, and the darkness bewildered me. i dropped on my knees, and breathed a short prayer to god for guidance and protection. i groped my way to the road, and rushed towards the town with almost lightning speed.

what is the main idea of this excerpt?

harriet worked for a man called mr. flint who became very impatient when she did not finish her work.

harriet waited until after midnight to run down the stairs and jump out of a window into the rain.

harriet was a frightened young girl who found the faith and courage to leave her home for an unknown life.

harriet felt very nervous about running away because she did not like being alone in the darkness.

explanation:

i'm not sure i'm so sorry i will see what i can do

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explanation:

faith or loyalty when pledged in a solemn agreement or undertaking.