Teach the art of storytelling to middle and high school students by using 55-word stories! Using three mentor text examples, students examine how 55-word stories are packed with sensory language, literary devices, and figurative language, then create their own 55-word story in the space provided on this one page handout. NOTE: Although product is in a digital format, users can also print and distribute paper copies. This resource includes: ✏ A simple, easy-to-follow one-page handout ✏ Stude