Once upon a time, there was a soldier named Sam who loved to act. He dreamed of becoming a famous actor one day.

One day, while on leave from the army, he auditioned for a job as an actor. He was so good that the manager hired him on the spot. Sam was over the moon with excitement!

However, things took a funny turn when the manager realized that he had hired Sam for the wrong job. Instead of being an actor, Sam was hired as the author for a new play. Sam had never written anything in his life, but he didn't want to disappoint the manager.

So, he asked for help from his army friend who was an artist. The artist agreed to help and together they created the most amazing play the world had ever seen. It was about a reporter who saves the world from aliens. The play was a huge success, and everyone loved it.

The manager was so impressed that he offered Sam a job as a full-time playwright. Sam was finally living his dream, but as a playwright instead of an actor. He was happy because he had found his true calling and he was making a difference in the world by spreading joy through his plays.

From then on, Sam became known as the soldier-turned-playwright who used his imagination to write funny and creative stories that entertained kids and adults alike. The end.

Reflections

1. Why did Sam dream of becoming an actor?
2. How did Sam end up becoming a playwright instead of an actor?
3. Who helped Sam write his first play?
4. What was the play about?
5. Why was Sam happy about becoming a playwright?
6. How did the manager feel about Sam's play?
7. How did the play make a difference in the world?
8. What lesson did Sam learn from this experience?