Lesson 14 of 88 · Opinion Writing
⭐ 30 XP🗻 Essay SummitNarrative: A Surprise
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Write about a time you were surprised.
🎯 Your mission
Convince a reader who disagrees with you.
⚡ The twist
Your opinion is not enough. Bring evidence.
Warm-up scribble
Write down something you believe — and one reason you believe it.
Mentor sentence
🗻 Strong claim: "Phones do not belong in classrooms — and here's the data to prove it."
Instructions
Write about a time you were surprised. Be sure to include an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
What to Include
Setting
Describe where and when the story takes place.
Characters
Introduce characters with details.
Plot
Include a beginning, middle, and end.
Details
Use descriptive language and dialogue.
Ending
Provide a satisfying conclusion.
Creative Writing
Write about a time you were surprised. Be sure to include an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
Writing Prompt:
Write about a time you were surprised. Be sure to include an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
What to include:
- Setting: Describe where and when the story takes place.
- Characters: Introduce characters with details.
- Plot: Include a beginning, middle, and end.
- Details: Use descriptive language and dialogue.
- Ending: Provide a satisfying conclusion.
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Why this matters in real life
When you grow up, the people who can defend an idea win the room.
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Argue the opposite of something you believe. Just for practice.
For the dinner table
“What's one opinion you'd defend in front of the whole class?”
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