Write a three paragraph essay based on a time you learned a secret. Your essay must have a beginning, middle, and end. Use the information below to create your essay in a 6th grade writing.
OUTLINE:
1. What is your topic? (What is the secret you learned?)
- The secret I learned was that my friend was moving to a different state and hadn't told me yet.
2. Introduction: (What information will you share in the intro?)
- Introduce the setting and characters (my friend and me)
- Describe the excitement of planning a playdate with my friend
3. Body: (What information will you share in the body?)
- Paragraph 1: Describe how I accidentally overheard my friend's parents talking about the move
- Paragraph 2: Explain my feelings of shock and sadness upon learning the secret
- Paragraph 3: Detail how I struggled with deciding whether to confront my friend about the secret or wait for them to tell me
4. Conclusion: (What information will you share in the conclusion?)
- Reflect on how I ultimately decided to talk to my friend about the secret
- Discuss the importance of communication and honesty in friendships
- Describe how my friend and I worked through the situation and remained friends despite the distance.
The secret I learned was that my friend was moving to a different state and hadn't told me yet. The setting was a sunny afternoon at the park, where my friend and I were playing on the swings and making plans for our next playdate. I was looking forward to spending more time together, so when I accidentally overheard my friend's parents talking about the move, I was shocked and saddened.
Upon learning the secret, I struggled with deciding whether to confront my friend about it or wait for them to tell me. I felt hurt that they hadn't shared this important news with me, but I also didn't want to ruin our friendship by accusing them of keeping secrets. It was a difficult situation for a sixth grader to navigate, especially since I valued honesty and open communication in my relationships.
Ultimately, I decided to talk to my friend about the secret and express my feelings. We were able to have an open conversation about the move and the reasons behind it. We both realized the importance of communication and honesty in friendships, and despite the distance that would soon come between us, we were able to work through the situation and remain friends, even if it meant keeping in touch through letters and phone calls. Learning the secret taught me that friendships require effort and honesty, and that being open and transparent with one another is essential for maintaining a strong and lasting bond.