Developing a story is an important writing skill in the Class 10 Maharashtra SSC English syllabus. Questions based on story writing are commonly asked in board examinations and can help students score good marks if written creatively and logically.
In this type of question, students are given a beginning or ending and are expected to develop the story with proper flow, imagination, and a suitable ending in about 80-100 words. This guide explains the correct approach, rules, and a sample story to help SSC students write effective answers in exams.
What is Developing a Story?
Developing a story means creating a complete story based on a given beginning or ending. The story should:
- Be logical and meaningful
- Have a clear beginning, middle, and ending
- Convey a message or moral (if required)
Creativity is encouraged, but the story must remain relevant to the given clues.
Format for Developing a Story (Class 10 SSC)
There is no strict format, but a good story should follow a clear structure.
Beginning
Give a suitable title and begin by introducing the characters, setting, and situation based on the given clues.
Middle
Develop the story by describing events, problems, or actions.
Ending
Conclude the story clearly. A moral may be added if suitable.
Sample Story (Class 10 SSC)
Model Question
Develop a story in about 80 – 100 words with the help of the following beginning:
“A poor woodcutter was cutting wood in a forest…”
Answer
Honesty is the Best Policy
A poor woodcutter was cutting wood in a forest near a river. While cutting a tree, his axe slipped from his hand and fell into the deep water. The woodcutter became very sad because the axe was his only means of earning his livelihood.
Seeing his honesty and sadness, a fairy appeared before him. She brought out a golden axe from the water and asked him if it was his. The woodcutter replied honestly that it was not his axe. The fairy then showed him a silver axe, but he again refused. Finally, she brought out an iron axe, and the woodcutter happily accepted it as his own.
Impressed by his honesty, the fairy rewarded him with all three axes. The woodcutter returned home happily.
Moral: Honesty is always rewarded.
Important Tips for SSC Board Exams
- Follow the given clues carefully
- Keep the story simple and interesting
- Maintain proper sequence of events
- Avoid unnecessary details
- End the story meaningfully
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Ignoring the given beginning or hints
- Writing an illogical ending
- Making the story too long
- Missing the moral when required
Marks Scoring Strategy (SSC Board)
- Title and beginning: 1 mark
- Appropriate points and logical order: 2 marks
- Conclusion/appropriate ending: 1 mark
- Language accuracy/Grammar: 1 mark
👉 Writing a clear and creative story helps score full marks in story development questions.
Relatead Writing Skills for Class 10 SSC
Story writing improves creativity and expression. To strengthen your writing further, practise:
- Narrating an Experience – to write events in a meaningful way
- Expanding the Theme / Idea – to develop ideas smoothly