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 10th 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 excitement of planning a playdate with my best friend quickly turned into shock and sadness when I accidentally overheard her parents discussing their upcoming move to a different state. As I sat in my friend's living room waiting for her to finish getting ready, I couldn't help but feel like my world was crumbling around me. How could my best friend be leaving without even telling me?
The realization of the secret my friend was keeping from me weighed heavily on my heart. Should I confront her about what I overheard or wait for her to tell me herself? I struggled with the decision, torn between wanting to know the truth and not wanting to ruin our friendship. As days passed without any mention of the move from my friend, the uncertainty and hurt grew inside me.
In the end, I mustered up the courage to bring up the topic with my friend. As we talked about her family's decision to move and the reasons behind it, I realized the importance of open communication and honesty in friendships. Despite the distance that would separate us, we made a pact to stay in touch and continue our friendship through phone calls and visits. Learning the secret was a difficult experience, but it ultimately strengthened our bond and taught me the value of being upfront with those I care about.