Sample Response:

Lexie realized that she'd feel terrible if she missed Sammy's big night. Picking up the phone, she called Jess. "Think we can go tomorrow night?" she asked. "It'll still be lots of fun -- and it might be less crowded too." After a second, Jess admitted that her sister was also in the finals! Lexie breathed a sigh of relief. Spelling bee tonight, movie tomorrow -- it looked like finally, the weekend was back on track.

How did your conclusion resolve the conflict? Check all that apply.

I ended the story in a way that was logical.
My resolution was satisfying to readers.
My resolution tied up loose ends.
I circled back to previous events in the story.
I included details to help readers imagine events.
I included transitional words and phrases to order events and clarify where they happe

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