Grade 2 · Writing · Lesson 24

Write a Story With a Surprise Ending

A surprise ending is the moment when the reader thinks they know what is going to happen — and then something completely different occurs! A great twist makes the reader gasp, laugh, or think, "Oh! I didn\u2019t see that coming!"

What this lesson teaches

1Plan a short story using the three-part structure: setup
2Build, and surprise twist
3Plant at least one small hidden clue in the build that connects to the twist ending
4Write a surprise twist that is unexpected but still makes logical sense in the story

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